[OSM-talk] When is a bridge not a bridge?

Matthias Julius lists at julius-net.net
Thu Jan 22 20:21:41 GMT 2009


Chris Hill <chillly809 at yahoo.co.uk> writes:

> A bridge is usually there to cross something.  So I would say, 
> generally, what ever was built or built-up or added to make the bridge 
> function is part of the bridge.  So ramps or approaches on embankments 
> even might well be judged to be part of the bridge.  Maybe a note 
> attached to briefly describe your decision will help future OSMers.  As 
> always there are exceptions. 

I'd day when there is air under the road it is part of the bridge, if
there is only a pile of dirt it is not part of the bridge.  Even if
the dirt has been specifically piled up there to be able to get on top
of the bridge.

Matthias




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