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A bridge is a structure that provides passage over an obstacle without closing the road below. The required step can be for a road, a railway, pedestrians, a canal or a pipe. The obstacle to cross may be a river, a road, a railroad or a valley.

Classification of Bridges

Classification of Bridges (according to form (or) type of superstructures)

1. Slab bridge

2. Beam Bridge

3. Bridge of beams

4. Arch bridge

5. Cable stayed (or) suspended bridge

Classification of the bridges (According to the material of construction of the superstructure)

1. Wooden Bridge

2. Concrete Bridge

3. Stone Bridge

4.C.C.C bridge

5. Steel Bridge

6.C.C bridge

7. Composite bridge

8. Aluminum bridge