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Metamora Covered Bridge Aqueduct remains the only covered bridge aqueduct in the United States as of June 2021 to the best of this author's knowledge. The Metamora Aqueduct was built in 1847 and rebuilt in 1949. The Metamora Covered Bridge Aqueduct is now under the responsibility of the Department of Natural Resources to the Indiana State Museum. Subsequently, the canal, aqueduct and covered bridge have been restored. The restoration project was completed around 2018. The Bridge has a kingpost truss sandwiched together with a double Burr arch on each side of the Bridge. The Metamora Covered Bridge Aqueduct has an 82-foot length, red,vertical-siding and a tin roof.

The Aqueduct carries the Whitewater Canal waters over Duck Creek in Metamora, Indiana. The Whitewater Canal is fed by the Laurel Feeder Dam northwest of Metamora for about 6 miles. On the south side of the Aqueduct, there remains a train trestle. The Valley Flyer will visit Metamora Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31 for two hours and return to Connersville Station, Indiana. Further information about the train schedule call 765-825-2054. (This information is current as of June 11, 2021)

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