Why are bridges in the states often covered like this..?.

I like it Ami. One main reason for covering bridges was to protect the trusses from the weather. They lasted longer. Also the roof made the bridge more sturdy. After steel and concrete this wasn't needed anymore.

I like some of the stories like keeping the horses dry and a good place to go sparking better. How else would Clint Eastwood have met Meryl Streep? It does look nice and dry in there.

Tick* was here

It looks like a curvy up ahead Ami. A good shot of the bridge covering and the woods on the other side.

Ed

This is good Ami, I like the window shadows also on the road. I enjoy the covered bridges and there just does not seem to be enough of them. Nice one! =^..^= sandi ♪

You had a lot of light and captured the interior woodwork so well.Nice capture.

I think one purpose for covered bridges was that they kept horses pulling carriages from shying ... being frightened if they were up high and over water... and, of course, they lengthened the life of the bridge. Now, the covered bridges left are "historical" and so they are maintained because they are somewhat rare now. I think this is an interesting shot, Ami, and I think you should come back in the Fall when you can see some bright foliage through it.

That is a wonderful capture of this lovely covered brige, it's got beautiful wood for the inside walls. Looks like a fabulous place for a very relaxing and fast long walk. Bravo Ami

Yeh...What IS on the other side?..lol..Looks like a pretty new covered bridge. You've got a wonderful capture of it here Ami!
Joanie

One slight edit I'd suggest is cropping a smidgen off the left hand side, to remove that vertical board. Apart from that, interesting shot.

Watch out Ami! It is a one lane bridge and there is a car coming from around the bend:) Nice shot well composed.

That covered bridge is sure in a lot better shape than the one around here. Put a door at each end, and I could live in there. LOL. Very nice.

Jimbob

I do like this photo very much too my friend Ami.. Good quality and colours! A real 'Ami picture'.. and I am enjoying it. Mich

Nice image inside the bridge..I have to agree...maybe a crop of the board on the left side...but other than that...I like it a lot. Beautiful capture.

I love covered bridges. You really captured it nicely. Great detail and color.

This one looks very new and modern for a covered bridge. It's lovely that they are still being built and loved. Your lighting is great inside allowing the windows and timbers to stand out. Is that snow on the ground exiting the bridge?

I have always like the idea of covered in bridges. We don't have them here in Australia!! thanks for sharing yours. Lyn.