Bridge Terminology

4. A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.
6. A bridge that forms the shape of an arch.
8. A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.
9. A bridge in which the deck is hung from cables.
12. A long, rigid, vertical (upright) support member of a structure.

1. A bridge that consists of beams supported by columns (piers, towers).
2. The length of a bridge between two piers.
3. The "column" of a bridge.
5. A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.
7. A person who applies her/his understanding of science and mathematics to creating things for the benefit of humanity and our world.
10. A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.
11. The "top" of the bridge on which we drive or walk.