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In northern climates, covered bridges do not need to have snow and ice removed. Any extra weight would require more engineered strength. Most North American covered bridges are/were wooden, so a continually dry bridge would mean no rot to contend with, so much less maintenance over the life of such a structure.
Basically, the reason for the covering over the bridge is to protect the bridge's truss design from the weather.
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∙ 11y agoThe covers protected the bridge structure from damage due to weather. They lasted longer.
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Why do they have hooded bridges in New England?
Hooded Bridges or "Covered Bridges" were important when horse travel was common. Horses are very reluctant to cross an uncovered bridge. They often will refuse to cross such a bridge, fearing they will fall into the water below. Covered bridges give the horse the illusion that they are entering a barn, because they cannot see the water below, and they do not balk crossing such a bridge.
What is the setting of the movie Beetlejuice?
The movie Beetlejuice was filmed in 1988 and was directed by Tim Burton. The movie takes place in New England; scenery that supports this is the covered bridge that the Maitland's drive off of, as they (the bridges) are scattered throughout New England.
What is the effect of new England is rocky and forested?
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Did New England install a new field lately?
The New England Patriots installed a new playing surface, field turf replacing the natural grass, in November of 2006.
The New England colony that covered the largest land area was?
Virginia
What new form of transportantion covered most of England by the mid-1800s?
A Bike
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much of New England is made up of hills and low mountains, large areas are covered by forests, and the soil is thin and rocky, which makes farming difficult.
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What is the oldest bridge in New York?
According to Wikipedia, the oldest bridge in New York State is the Hyde Hall Covered Bridge (1823). It's also recognized as the oldest covered bridge in the USA, although some folks in Vermont might contest that. The oldest bridge in New York City is the High Bridge, officially named the "Aqueduct Bridge", connecting Manhattan and the Bronx, build in 1848 as part of the Croton Aqueduct.
Did Ruby Bridges brother die?
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Who was Ruby Bridges married to?
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How have bridges been able to go from being made of wood to being made of metal?
By Technology developing and also people researching how to make bridges and thinking of new ways to make bridges and new materials to use.
