Bridge Types - Pros and Cons

The simplest bridge to build is a

• Beam
• Arch
• Truss
• Suspension

This bridge uses compression to support the load

• Truss
• Suspension
• Cable Stay
• Arch

This bridge shares the load by using triangle shapes

• Suspension
• Arch
• Truss
• Beam

Strong anchorages are needed in this type of bridge

• Cable Stay
• Suspension
• Truss
• Arch

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

• Truss
• Suspension
• Cable Stay
• Beam

Which bridge is easy to build and inexpensive but has a limited span

• Arch
• Suspension
• Truss
• Beam

___________ bridges are very strong, due to the network of alternating struts and ties, and make efficient use of materials. However they require a lot of maintenance

• Cable Stay

• Truss

• Suspension

• Arch

____________ bridges are very strong and can be made from a wide range of materials. However they have a limited span and they require a large amount of materials.

• Arch
• Suspension
• Beam
• Truss

_________ bridges are very strong and are good for spanning long distances. However they are expensive and complex to build.

• Cable Stay
• Arch
• Truss
• Suspension

_________  bridges are good for medium spans and do not require strong anchorages. However they are expensive and complex to build.

• Cable Stay
• Suspension
• Beam
• Arch