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INDIAN CREEK COVERED BRIDGE
Oscar and Ray Weikel, then only 16 and 18 years old built this bridge near Union in 1898 – 1899. Utilizing a modified Howe truss, the bridge is about 49 feet in length and 12 feet wide and cost about $400. Although the bridge was abandoned in the late 1920’s or early 1930’s, the Monroe county Historical Society leased it in 1965. A brother of the original builders was hired to strengthen it. It was completely restored in 2000.
To locate this bridge start on US route 219 in Union, WV and drive south on US 219 about 5 miles directly to the bridge on the west side.
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