On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 12:41:22PM +0200, Colin Smale wrote:
> On 2014-08-10 12:13, Никита wrote:
> 
> >I.e they define this tag as subtype of
> >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_bridge [5]. I don't see any real
> >application/use to bridge=humpback. Also, bridge=humpback does not imply
> >covered=yes by default. It does not define routing aspects or adds any
> >features to end users.
> 
> In the UK there are warning signs for some humpback bridges, and with good
> reason - if you don't slow down substantially from the ambient speed you
> will be launched into orbit. Therefore they should be useful for routers,
> implying a lower speed on that part of the road.
> 
> https://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120222085933AAsnJiP
> 
> Some are so "humpy" that a vehicle with a long gap between the axles and/or
> a low ground clearance (e.g. a low-loader) may actually be unable to cross
> the bridge.
> 
> So I don't think it is right to say that bridge=humpback cannot be of value
> for routing or end users...

that is true, but shouldn't the routing sw be able to evaluate bridge:structure
and bridge:movable as well?
The intention was to add swinging rope bridges as a value of bridge:structure 
and
those may be relevant for routing as well.

Richard

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