This page contains pictures of the Jackson Covered Bridge from June 2006
to January 2007. Use the quick links to see pictures from a specific
month.
Quick Links to Photos
June 2006 Photos
December 2006 Photos
January 2007 Photos
February 2007 Photos
March 2007 Photos
April 2007 Photos
May 2007 Photos
June 2007 Photos
July 2007 Photos
August 2007 Photos
September 2007 Photos
October 2007 Photos
June 2006 |
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These pictures were taken in June 2006. They
show the condition of the bridge before the rehabilitation began.
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December 2006 |
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December 26th |
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December 26th The siding has been removed from
the Jackson Covered Bridge and work has started on the removal of the roof.
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January |
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January 4th |
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January 4th The roof has been removed from
the Jackson bridge. Equipment has been brought in to work on the approaches
in preparation for moving the bridge. These pictures were taken from the north
side of the bridge.
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January 4th These pictures were taken from
the south side of the bridge.
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January 12th |
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January 12th Work continues on the bridge
getting it ready to move. The approach work is nearly done. The contractors
are building a support system in the creek so the bridge can be slid off. The
work has been delayed because of weather. Parke County is having a very warm
and wet winter. These pictures were taken from the north side of the bridge.
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January 12th These long range shots show
the construction work that is being done in the creek. These supports must
be completed before the bridge can be rolled off the abutments.
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January 24th |
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January 24th The work on the bridge has been
slowed because of the rain that was received. The water level in Sugar Creek
is back to normal and work on the supports is underway. These pictures were
taken from the north side of the bridge.
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January 29th |
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January 29th The workers have been able to
build the support bridge under the Jackson Covered Bridge. The covered bridge
is being placed on dollies that will roll on the support bridge. The bridge is only
days away from being moved off of the foundation. These pictures were
taken from the south side of the bridge.
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