Bridge

Bridge

Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.

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Bridge

A long, multi-span structure, especially one constructed of concrete. More commonly used in relation to structures carrying motor vehicles. Trestle is the term for a similar structure when used in ...

through truss

Construction; Bridge

A truss that carries its traffic through the interior of the structure with crossbracing between the parallel top and bottom chords. Compare to deck truss and pony truss.

deck plate girder

Construction; Bridge

A plate girder bridge is a bridge supported by two or more plate girders. The plate girders are typically I-beams made up from separate structural steel plates (rather than rolled as a single ...

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Construction; Bridge

AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments. Its guides and specifications are used to describe loading requirements for highway (vehicular) ...