Types of Bridges

Front

The simplest bridge to build is a

Back

Beam

Front

This bridge uses compression to support the weight.

Back

Arch

Front

This bridge shares the load by using triangle shapes.

Back

Truss

Front

In this bridge, the cables run directly from the roadway up to a tower, forming an "A" shape

Back

Cable-stayed

Front

What is the name for the entire length of a bridge? Options: span, pier, abutment, cable

Back

span

Front

Which type of bridge is this? Options: suspension, truss, arch, beam

Back

truss

Front

Which type of bridge is this? Options: suspension, truss, arch, beam

Back

arch

Front

Which type of bridge is this? Options: suspension, arch, truss, beam

Back

beam

Front

What type of bridge is this?

Back

Suspension

Front

Which type of bridge is this? Beam, Suspension, Truss, Cable-stay

Back

Beam