I did a post of another bridge, and I think it was Jacob asked why they were covered. Sorry that it has taken this long to do the post...if I had know I would take this long to do this post, I would have answered the query with a comment.Anyway, believe it or not, years ago I did a google on it, and found several reasons. Some of the reasons were: to protect the timbers of the bridge and keep it from rotting, to keep horses from being afraid when crossing the bridge, to have a shelter from a storm, and I am sure there were others but these are the ones that stuck with me through all the years. At that time, no one wanted gave a definite answer.
However, after having a discussion with Roger--he was just sure it was to protect the timbers, I did another google on it. This time the first two links I checked out both seemed sure it was to protect the timbers from the weather, so he was right. You can check them out here and here.
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Roger's answer certainly seems reasonable to me. But regardless of the reason, this is a beautiful bridge.
That makes sense, Rose. You'd hate to be in the middle of a bridge and hear the cry, "Timber!"
Hi again - re your comment on Cedar Key...nope, haven't taken the ride and don't intend to do so...I like me feet planted squarely on the ground!
I like know the answer to why they are covered. I think there is only one covered bridge in Ontario. I wonder why that is!
A fine bridge shot. I liked getting some up-to-date information on the "why" bridges are covered.
Great photo and I'm glad to know all of that. I always wondered but didn't look it up.
Beautiful photos Rose...I never knew that, you sure learn something every day.
Regardless of the reasons they built/build covered bridges ---I still love them!!!!! There's just something magic about a covered bridge to me. Thanks Rose... I love it!!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
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