WayfarrowWilliams Bridge
Covered bridge · Lawrence County, Indiana
Williams Bridge is a covered bridge in Lawrence County, Indiana. Indiana has 103 covered bridges on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1884, in the late 19th century, making it the 45th oldest of the 87 in Indiana with a recorded construction date; it crosses East Fork White River.
Status check, 2026-11: J.J. Daniels built this two-span Howe truss bridge, Indiana's longest double-span covered bridge; it closed to vehicles in 2010, and sources give 373, 376 or 402 ft (with overhangs). Williams Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 38.7969° N, 86.6647° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1884 |
|---|---|
| Crosses | East Fork White River |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 38.79694, -86.66472 |
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Facts marked "approximately" carry an uncertain date in the source. Text on this page is generated from the sources above; no encyclopedia prose is copied. Last updated 2026-11-05.