Bridge Types Summary

Beam and Column Bridge

• Cost-effective for short spans.

• Less effective against earthquakes and strong winds.

Truss Bridge

• Rigid with lots of triangulation for short spans.

• Good resistance against strong winds, less effective against earthquakes.

Cantilever Bridge

• Rigid with triangulation for medium spans.

• Stronger than truss bridge, good wind resistance, less effective against earthquakes.

• Allows larger ships to pass.

Arch Bridge

• Resistant to strong winds and earthquakes.

• Cost-effective, suitable for deep valleys.

Cable-stayed Bridge

• Long spans, cables carry platform weight.

• Allows large ships to pass, suitable for long distances.

• Good earthquake resistance, less effective against strong winds.

Suspension Bridge

• Very long spans, cables carry platform weight.

• Allows large ships to pass, suitable for very long distances.

• Good earthquake resistance, less effective against strong winds.

• More expensive but stronger than cable-stayed bridge.