Arch bridges are one of the oldest types of bridges and have great natural strength. Instead of pushing straight down, the weight of an arch bridge is carried outward along the curve of the arch ...

6) Arches and suspension bridges. Indirect load. Three hinged arch; arch with tie; deck stiffened arch ... a non-famous Gerber beam. 9) Simple trusses: Introduction; determinacy and stability of ...

As a steel truss suspension bridge, it stretches 9,482 feet (2,890 meters) in total length. Its main span is 4,660 feet long and is supported by two tall towers. Engineers also designed the bridge ...