What are the different types of bridge designs
                     What are the different types of bridge 
designs?
OVERVIEW
Bridges are very common part of every day’s life. Whether you 
are walking, driving or travelling, it’s quite impossible to cross a 
water body without manmade structures (also named as 
bridges). The transportation infrastructure of the United States 
was in the need of repair. Well, things are getting better after 
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government in solving infrastructure crisis across the United 
States.
Let’s dive into some different types of iconic 
bridge designs:
 Truss Bridge
 Beam Bridge
 Arch Bridge
Truss Bridge
Truss bridges are one of the most common modern bridges 
that are used for longer spans in comparison to the basic 
beam bridges. The best part is that Truss Bridges are very 
economical. Well, engineers experimented different types of 
Truss Bridges. Basically, this type of bridge is crossed by 
automobiles, trucks, pedestrians, high rail and light rail.
Beam Bridge
It is another simple type of bridge that could be a 
wood plank, a log, or a stone slab. A beam bridge 
endures both tension and compressive stress. Lake 
Pontchartrain Causeway is a beam bridge that is 
located in Louisiana. The height of this bridge is 15 
ft. and the length of this bridge is 23.87 mi (38.442 
km).
Arch Bridge
It is another very common types of bridges that is 
strong and durable. Arch bridges are used to carry 
vehicles, pedestrians, heavy rail and light rail. Stone 
Arch Bridge located in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 
based on this design.
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