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For instance, the Langley Covered Bridge (Lockport Township), is on the Michigan Department of Transportations list of active bridges. Recently rejuvenated, it serves daily vehicle traffic yet was built in Bridges were originally ‘covered’ to protect the timers and decking from the elements.

Jun 28,  · That additional length of the bridge had potential to add thousands to the cost of the bridge in engineering costs, added materials and stronger beams. The main components of Ford’s bridge includes [1] concrete abutment, [2] steel I-beams, [3] pressure-treated 4×12 stringers, [4]pressure-treated 4×12 decking, [5] pressure-treated 2×

Jun 13,  · The Bridge Is Over by BDP (Boogie Down Productions) from their debut album Criminal Minded () LYRICS!: Intro: I say, the bridge is over, the bridge is over, biddy-bye-bye! The bridge is over.

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Mar 13,  · The roofs and siding were actually built to protect the structure from the harsh New England weather and ensure they’d last as long as possible. The covered bridges’ roofs and sides were easy to replace. They kept wind, rain, snow, and sleet from the heavy beams and timbers that supported the bridge .

12 month wall calendar featuring 13 of history's covered bridge builders with examples of their work. Each month includes a recent photo taken by one of our members plus an historic photo of the bridge. For more information, see Calendar. Listing covered wood truss bridges throughout the world.

"Praise the bridge that carried you over. "Tuesday, October 26, I saw this quote this morning, and it reminded me all over again how much I am grateful for. Yes, the last year has been difficult. When my husband died, I was truly lost. For the first time since I was 18 years old, I didn't know where I belonged, what my role in life was.