There’s a historic railroad bridge in southern Indiana that few people even know exists, and it’s a wonderful sight to see. This marvelous piece of architecture has been standing for more than 100 years, and nature may just now be taking it over.

The photos of this antique bridge are incredible. Scroll on to check them out and learn more about this unique piece of Hoosier history.

Situated in southern Indiana, in Greene County, is a historic old bridge that carries trains across Richland Creek near the towns of Solsberry and Tulip.
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It was built between 1905 and 1906 and spans 2,295 feet. At the time it was built, it was the longest rail trestle bridge in the United States and the third-longest in the world.
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The bridge was built by the New York Bridge Company and cost about $250,000 at the time. It is 157 feet above the ground and is an amazing sight to see.
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Known both as a trestle and a viaduct because it crosses water, this beautiful railroad bridge includes an observation deck for guests to view the bridge from an aerial perspective.
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No matter what angle you see this bridge, you'll be blown away. Few Hoosiers know that something like this exists in our own state.
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The bridge was constructed using steel beams. There are 18 towers that support the bridge, much of which is covered in graffiti today.
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There was once a time when passenger service was conducted on this line but it was discontinued in 1948 and now mostly sits idle.
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If you’ve ever been by this railroad bridge, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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