Bridges Quiz

When did the Brooklyn Bridge open?

• March 7th 1875

• April 1st 1901

• June 15th 1890

• May 24th 1883

What was the first man-made crossing over the East River?

• Williamsburg Bridge

• Manhattan Bridge

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

What was the height of the Brooklyn Bridge above the East River?

• 127 feet

• 200 feet

• 90 feet

• 150 feet

What type of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge?

• Cable-stayed

• Beam

• Suspension

• Arch

When was the Golden Gate Bridge built?

• 1937

• 1945

• 1920

• 1952

What color is the Golden Gate Bridge known for?

• International orange

• Emerald green

• Royal blue

• Sunset yellow

What software has vastly reduced the amount of time that goes into producing architectural drawings?

• CAD

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• AutoCAD

What material did the Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridges mark a shift away from?

• Iron

• Wood

• Concrete

• Aluminum

What is a lighter and more sustainable material that builders today would likely incorporate for bridge construction?

• Concrete

• Fiber reinforced polymers

• Iron

• Steel

How many workers did it take to build the Brooklyn Bridge?

• 1000

• 800

• 400

• 600