[Tagging] bridge=humpback ?

[Christopher Hoess]

On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 3:33 PM, Tod Fitch <tod at fitchdesign.com> wrote:

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> The image reminds me of a bridge, no longer open for traffic, on the old
> National Pike in Western Maryland. I can see where one might want to reduce
> speed on one of those to avoid bottoming out or becoming airborne.
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> I think rather that bridge:structure=humpback I'd prefer
> bridge:geometry=humpback. At least something that conveys shape meaning.
> For me structure implies the design element that gives a building, bridge,
> dam, etc. its strength. In the case of the photo that would be masonry arch
> for structure.
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+1. "Humpback" seems mostly to be defined by the aesthetic effect and the
potential effect on vehicles; there seems to be a popular "Humpback Bridge"
on Virginia that's a covered truss with a mild humpback. I'd rather not
dilute the more or less coherent nature of "bridge:structure=", although
better that than "bridge=". Although tagging it as some sort of highway
hazard or condition is not a bad idea either.

-- 
Chris
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