John wrote:
> The bulk of these "covered bridges" were built during the
> middle to late
> 1800's. Nearly all are truss bridges (using various truss
> designs) with a
> "barn" built over them.
>
> Reason for the "barn" part:
....
Thanks for the explanation, this is one of those things that has mystified
me for years. As a PS, I don't think I've ever seen such a bridge in
Australia, has anyone else ?
Wayne Harridge
Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia
http://www.geocities.com/wayneharridge/
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