Generally requires less material per unit length, making them cost-effective for long distances.
Primary load-bearing elements made of high-strength steel wires bundled together; these follow a parabolic curve.
Capable of achieving longer spans than any other bridge type. suspension bridge
The main cables are under immense tension (pulling forces), bearing the weight of the deck and traffic.
Vertical cables that transfer the weight of the deck up to the main cables. Generally requires less material per unit length, making
A "stiffening girder" or truss is usually added along the deck to prevent twisting and swaying caused by heavy loads and wind. Advantages
Vertical structures that support the main cables and transfer loads down to the foundations. Bridge Deck: The roadway or walkway surface. The main cables are under immense tension (pulling
High flexibility allows them to withstand earthquake movements better than rigid structures. Every Kind of Bridge Explained in 15 Minutes