Description may include
- the major components of bridges
- superstructure
- substructure
- bridge types
- fixed bridges (e.g., slab, truss, arch, suspension, segmental box girder)
- movable bridges (e.g., bascule, lift, swing).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What materials are used in modern-day bridge construction?
- What are the environmental effects of bridge development?
- How does the span affect the type of bridge to be built?
- Who is involved in the construction of a bridge?