Covered Bridges
covered bridge over a small
tributary of the River Rhine in Germany
(Photo courtesy of Hanna Eurich)
A covered bridge is a bridge, often
single-lane, with enclosed sides and a roof. They have typically been wooden.
Especially associated with the nineteenth century, covered bridges often serve
as prominent local landmarks and have long attracted the attentions of
historical preservationists.
Early bridges were made of wood, especially where it was a plentiful resource.
Wooden bridges tended to deteriorate rapidly from exposure to the elements,
having a useful lifespan of only nine years. Covering them protected their
structural members, thus extending their life to 80 years or more. Covered
bridges were also constructed to be used by travelers during storms and
inclement weather.
Most wooden covered bridges employ trusses as their key structural design
element. A popular design was the Burr Arch truss, but others were also used.
Text from Wikipedia
I have visited and photographed many of the historic covered bridges in North America
Connecticut
Hart Covered Bridge, Litchfield County
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Illinois
Thompson Mill Covered Bridge
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Indiana
Neet Bridge (14-61-06) in Parke County Indiana
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Iowa
Hogback Covered Bridge in Madison County
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Massachusetts
Upper Sheffield Covered Bridge
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Missouri
Union Covered Bridge
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New Brunswick
Canada
Peter Jonah Covered Bridge
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New York
a bridge in New York state needing restoration
North Carolina
Bunker Hill Covered Bridge
. Built in 1894 over Lyles Creek just east of Claremont - which is on old Rt.
70 east of Hickory.
It is 85 feet long.
(These photos of the North Carolina bridge are courtesy of my brother Carl Frysinger and his wife Cindi)
Ohio
Red Rock Covered Bridge in Ohio
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Pennsylvania
Wehr's Covered Bridge, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
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Vermont
Taftsville, Vermont
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Wisconsin
covered bridge at the Town of Cedarburg
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