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Nice one Jenn....we managed to find one back in 2017 during our travels ,...seem to recall it was in Oregon State ....certainly an impressive structure
Vince
Vince
Excellent well detailed set Jennn, lead a slight favourite,
Fred.
Fred.
A great set of images documenting the progress Jenn.
Colin
Colin
This is a fascinating set Jenn. I am glad you showed it. Seeing the structure is very cool.....particularly seeing the old and new wood....and in particular, the curved suspension truss....which clearly takes the load of the bridge.....good engineers back then.
Peter
Peter
Looks like a complex ( and expensive ! ) job, and some real skill required.
The interior, with all the wood beams exposed is far more interesting than the rather plain and boring exterior (as shown in the last version).
Interesting images Jenn.
Phil.
Phil.
Quote:An excellent and most interesting set, Jenn.
I particularly like the lead image .... and V1 which shows the structure very clearly.
I wonder what timber is used.
Richard
Probably oak, would be my guess.
Peter
Interesting series Jenn, delighted to see it being properly restored.
In answer to the question posed above : (quote from Wikipedia)
A covered bridge is a timber-truss bridge with a roof, decking, and siding, which in most covered bridges create an almost complete enclosure.[1] The purpose of the covering is to protect the wooden structural members from the weather. Uncovered wooden bridges typically have a lifespan of only 20 years because of the effects of rain and sun, but a covered bridge could last over 100 years.[2] Once common, only about one in 10 survived the 20th century.[3] The relatively small number of surviving bridges is due to deliberate replacement, neglect, and the high cost of restoration.[4]
David
In answer to the question posed above : (quote from Wikipedia)
A covered bridge is a timber-truss bridge with a roof, decking, and siding, which in most covered bridges create an almost complete enclosure.[1] The purpose of the covering is to protect the wooden structural members from the weather. Uncovered wooden bridges typically have a lifespan of only 20 years because of the effects of rain and sun, but a covered bridge could last over 100 years.[2] Once common, only about one in 10 survived the 20th century.[3] The relatively small number of surviving bridges is due to deliberate replacement, neglect, and the high cost of restoration.[4]
David
