The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society

Just when I thought that there wasn't anything new to learn, I came across a group of poster stamps from this society.

Not only was I surprised that a group of people apparently regularly met to talk about covered bridges, but they have their own website:

http://www.tbcbspa.com/

So naturally I had to buy the set of stamps:



Being in Los Angeles, covered bridges are no more "special" than railroad crossing signs.

Forgive my ignorance, but are covered bridges a "thing" in Pennsylvania?

Thanks,

Jim

Hi Jim. Covered briges were a thing in many states in the U.S.A. According to wikipedia there were as many as 12000 in the U.S. at one time. Much smaller number nowadays. Pensylvania only has about 219 remaining.

They definately are a big thing in New Brunswick, Canada too.

There are 58 of them surviving in N.B. Canada.
The Hartland covered bridge is the world's longest covered bridge at 1282 feet long and built in 1901.






Mike

You can also find zillions of picture postcards of covered bridges ...

Cheers,

/s/ ikeyPikey

I know that the medieval London Bridge was replete with houses, shops, privies and heads on spikes

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/...ers-visscher

but why are these bridges covered? Is it to prevent vehicles and people from blowing off the edge when it's windy?

By protecting the structural the timber trusses and wooden deck from the weather, the bridges lasted longer and needed less maintenance.
Don

Plus, a good place for your horse and buggy during a cloudburst.

The Hartland Bridge, is that one way only?
Looks as if it would be tight for 2 way.

Yes rod, it is a one lane bridge. It has a stop sign at each end and one should look for an oncoming vehicle before proceeding. Just google the bridge name or covered briges and a plethora of covered bridges show up.