Which limitation initially prevented long, permanent Viking trestle bridges?

💡 Explanation

Limited construction of long, permanent bridges stemmed from inadequate timber curing technologies; therefore, the wood rotted quickly because effective wood preservation techniques were unavailable, rather than scour/frost, or navigation affecting bridge design.

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