bridge, structure

CE5

Bridges

bridge, structure built over water or any obstacle or depression to allow the passage of pedestrians or vehicles. See also viaduct.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Military Bridges
• Movable Bridges
• Cable-Stayed, Suspension, and Combination Bridges
• Truss, Arch, and Cantilever Bridges
• Modern Bridge Designs
• Early Bridges
• Bibliography

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