Parke County in Indiana has a huge collection of covered bridges and most are well over one hundred years of age. J. P. Van Fossen built this bridge, the Roseville Bridge, in 1910. Sometime later the Parke County Commissioners considered replacing the bridge with a concrete bridge, but apparently the costs were too high. They found that the wooden bridge was a more resilient option ever since a concrete bridge built in 1917 to replace a downstream wooden bridge collapsed in 1930. In contrast and despite being over 100 years old, this wooden bridge continues to handle vehicular traffic. So much for progress, eh?
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I’ve always wondered, why did the cover them? Keep snow out?
Have a wonderful New Year! 😋
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I’ve heard stories – maybe to let the horse & carriage riders sit out of the rain?
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Definitely resilient! Really like the last shot on right — Always wondering who goes through and where are they going! Best wishes for a wonderful new year!
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We drove through several of them. A lot of them are still in service. Happy New Year to you too.
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Concrete should always be your last option. Wood is a wonderful medium.
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Agreed!
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What a great demonstration of resilience.
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Thank you!
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