Why did they used to cover bridges?

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Why did they used to cover bridges?

Yea, whats up with that?

2006-12-18 08:17:30 · 3 answers · asked by Lucy 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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You will note that only wood bridges were covered. The decks of wood bridges become extremely slippery when it rains or snows. The roof kept the bridge dry, preventing slippery conditions and reducing rot.

2006-12-18 08:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Bottlecapbob 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Hey Lucy,

They were made of wood, wood rots when exposed to the elements, and it does not like to have shovels, and plows on it either.

2006-12-18 16:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

maybe to keep ice from forming on them

2006-12-18 16:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by jefferson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋