walter
walter

Covered bridge in Vermont. πŸ“·

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jean
jean

@walter For the first time ever, the question occurs to me: why cover a bridge? πŸ€”

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walter
walter

@jean Per my cousin (an expert on these matters) it’s to help the horses be less nervous and they last longer, as they are protected from snow and rain.

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mjdescy
mjdescy

@jean Historically, many bridges were toll bridges. Covered bridges were fancy toll bridges. They could charge more for a crossing.

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Ddanielson
Ddanielson

@jean If they are built right, it makes the bridge stronger, and the cover makes the wood bridge last up to 5 times as long.

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hawaiiboy
hawaiiboy

@Pilchuck I recently saw a show on covered bridges. Amazing history as well as simple technology that works.

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maique
maique

@jean Had the same question, glad you asked. Learned something new from the replies 😊

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linnefaulk
linnefaulk

@jean to keep water off and freezing between the boards and creating gaps when it expands then thaws

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jean
jean

@linnefaulk I love how educational this photoblogging post turned out to be!

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amit
amit

@jean This thread's brilliant πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

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