Bridge Basics

This is a picture of a __________________bridge.

• beam

• truss

• suspension

• arch

This picture is an example of a ______________________bridge.

• beam

• truss

• suspension

• arch

What type of bridge is this?

• suspension

• truss

• beam

• arch

The Golden Gate Bridge is named for _____________________ .

• the channel of water underneath the bridge.

• the basketball team that calls this area their home.

• the color of the bridge.

• the gates that are closed every night and reopened in the morning.

The Golden Gate Bridge is an example of a _____________________ bridge.

• beam

• suspension

• cable stay

• water

What part is circled on this bridge?

• abutment

• approach

• span

• pier

The distance between bridge supports is called the __________________ .

• span

• approach

• anchor

• pier

The roads or paths leading up to a bridge is called the _______________________ .

• abutment

• approach

• span

• bent

The place where the substructure touches a bank is called________________________.

• approach

• abutment

• span

• pier

The _______________is the part of the bridge where people walk or cars drive.

• sidewalk

• road

• deck

• platform