Inside a 19th century covered bridge
One lane only. Drive on the tracks!
The arch in this bridge is a more advanced type of construction called a Burr truss.
it was named for the inventor who was a famous 19th century bridge builder.
It is combined with and supplements kingpost construction and provides greater stability.
To learn more, follow these links:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burr_Truss
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Burr
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truss#King_post_truss
Why were covered bridges built?
www.fredbecker.org/News Letter/HistoryCoveredBr.htm
Inside a 19th century covered bridge
One lane only. Drive on the tracks!
The arch in this bridge is a more advanced type of construction called a Burr truss.
it was named for the inventor who was a famous 19th century bridge builder.
It is combined with and supplements kingpost construction and provides greater stability.
To learn more, follow these links:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burr_Truss
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Burr
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truss#King_post_truss
Why were covered bridges built?
www.fredbecker.org/News Letter/HistoryCoveredBr.htm