What Are the Different Types of Bridges

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What Are The Different Types Of Bridges?
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Overview
Clearly, bridges are tremendously important for a
nation. Bridges connect people, goods, and
transports. In fact, they are crucial for human
life and the economy. Therefore, its imperative
to maintain them well. America is struggling with
an infrastructure crisis for the last few years.
However, things are getting better after the
public-private partnership which involves an
agreement between private transportation
infrastructure companies and the US government.
According to this agreement, a private
transportation infrastructure agency invests in
bridge infrastructure funds to help the
government in repairing structurally deficient
and functionally obsolete bridges.
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Lets Dive Into Some Different Types Of Bridges
Beam Bridge
Arch Bridge
Suspension Bridge
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Beam Bridge

• It is a very simple type of bridge that requires
  less investment. In order to build this bridge,
  you need a crossbeam covering the span, supported
  by an abutment at each end. Sadly, this type of
  bridge is less stable. However, adding supports
  like stanchions or piers can help you create a
  stable bridge. The 24-mile Lake Pontchartrain
  Causeway in Louisiana and the 3.2-mile Yolo
  Causeway near Sacramento are some examples of
  Beam Bridge.

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Arch Bridge

• Well, previously Romans built several stone arch
  bridges! In fact, some of them are still present.
  The Pont-Saint-Martin bridge in Italys Aosta
  Valley is an example of an Arch Bridge. Clearly,
  arch bridges are based on the principle called
  compression.

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Suspension Bridge

• It is the most recognizable type of bridge in the
  United States. As the name suggests, a suspension
  bridge involves pillars that are connected with
  suspension cables. The most iconic bridge named
  Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is the
  biggest example of a suspension bridge. More than
  10 million people visit this bridge every year.

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