Research
Arch
Bridge – A bridge that has a circular feature. Its characteristics are
that at its base the bridge tends to be very wide and then narrows as you reach
its crest.
Cantilever
Bridge – A bridge that extends over a span having only one end supported.
These Bridges have the ability to span long distances and are typically easier
to construct.
Suspension
Bridges – A bridge that utilizes large cables wound together that are
connected to towers at each end. Vertical cables are then hung from the large
cables down to the road deck.
Truss
Bridge – Being one of the oldest and most common bridges theses bridges
are the simplest of all bridges. Being connected on both sides the structure
used a method of creating triangular shapes ranging in size as needed. Truss
bridges are typically the same size throughout the entire span of the bridge.
Cable
Stay Bridge – These bridges are the newest and most innovative bridges of
all. Characteristics of almost all bridges can be found in this bridge. It utilizes
a tall vertical cantilever tower that is used to attach tensioned cable that
support the road structure.