What is one of the major threats to bridges that is also affecting many other structures?

Bridge Design and Maintenance Challenges

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Poor maintenance
Traffic congestion
Climate change
Earthquakes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the average age of bridges in the US?
35 years
25 years
55 years
45 years
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were older bridges not designed to withstand climate change?
Cost constraints
Aesthetic considerations
Lack of materials
Lack of knowledge about future climate issues
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of expansion joints in bridge design?
To improve aesthetics
To support more weight
To allow for thermal expansion and contraction
To reduce construction costs
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential consequence of clogged expansion joints?
Improved durability
Reduced maintenance costs
Bridge collapse
Increased traffic
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key advantage of integral abutment bridges?
They are more aesthetically pleasing
They require less maintenance
They are more resistant to thermal stress
They are cheaper to build
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is scour and how does it affect bridges?
A method of bridge construction
A type of corrosion affecting steel
A type of weathering affecting concrete
A process where water erodes the ground supporting bridge foundations
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