Thanks for all of the comments, folks. Yes, the shed was to protect the
decking. Ironically, all of the timber on that bridge is original....
EXCEPT the decking! However, I suppose since the decking is the only part
of the bridge that sees physical wear, after 140 years or so, it's to be
expected.
On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 2:08 PM, Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks, Mike and Chuck.
>
> Chris
>
> On 13 Apr 2013, at 17:41, Mike Lazzari <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >> Why were bridges built like that?
> > To protect the wooden structure of the bride from the elements. (as
> > someone has probably already pointed out :) )
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