On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 09:27:45PM -0400, Christopher Hoess wrote:
> On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 3:33 PM, Tod Fitch <t...@fitchdesign.com> wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> +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.

I was thinking maybe bridge:architecture would cover both "bridge:structure"
and "bridge:geometry" but I guess it is too late to change?

Richard

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