P-J wrote:
Hi I'm from the UK & we don't have covered bridges, such as this one (great shot by the way).
Are these unique to the USA? And what is the purpose of putting a cover over a bridge, apart from keeping the rain & snow off?
Seems a little incongruous to us on this side of the pond? Nice feature though.
According to a quick Google search: to protect the bridge itself. Wood would rot from exposure so a wooden bridge that was covered would last longer.