I've noticed a lot of metal bridges are painted either green or red. Is there some reason behind this?
2007-04-05 12:26:33 · 4 answers · asked by toast 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
The additives in the paint that inhibit corrosion frequently make the paint that color.
2007-04-05 12:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by y2bmj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The red ones may be made from Cor-Ten steel. It's an unpainted weathering steel sometimes used for bridges, buildings, and other outdoor steel structures.
2007-04-05 20:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by James M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is an all out attempt to keep aircraft from crashing
into bridges, making them more visible, such as the
Golden Gate Bridge is red to contrast with bay fog.
2007-04-05 19:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by LuckyLilTroll2U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is basically near bomb proof primer/paint. If they could use stainless steel they would (less maintenance)
2007-04-05 19:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋