Types of Bridges

Beam Bridge

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The beam bridge is a very simple bridge. It is made of two or more supports which hold up the beam of the bridge.

Arc Bridge

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In an arch bridge, the weight is carried outward along two paths like an arc. Then the weight curves toward the ground.



Suspension Bridge

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 A suspension bridge is hung by cables and those cables are hung by the towers. The cables transfer the weight to the towers then to the ground.

Cantilever Bridge

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The cantilever bridge has two beams and it supports another beam.