Bridge

:This article is about the edifice (it is mostly an index to articles concerning specific bridge types). For other meanings, see bridge (disambiguation).

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A bridge is a structure built to span a gorge, valley, road, railroad track, river, body of water, or any other physical obstacle. Designs may be built higher than otherwise needed in order to allow other traffic (particularly ship traffic) beneath.

Related Topics:
Gorge - Valley - Road - Railroad track - River - Water

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The purpose of a bridge is to allow passage of people, vehicles, trains, ships, and even liquids

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over an obstacle.

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