Why the covered bridges are always in red?

Most bridges were painted “barn red.” It would be great to say this was for safety or longevity reasons. But it is simply a cost-cutting measure. Barns, bridges, and other wooden structures were typically painted red in the 1800s because it was cheap to make.



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