Bridge terminology

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Across
  1. 2. A bridge that consists of one or more towers (or columns) with cables supporting the bridge deck. Characterized by A-shaped cable patterns.
  2. 6. A bridge that forms the shape of an arch.
  3. 8. A bridge in which the deck is hung from cables.
  4. 9. A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.
  5. 10. A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.
  6. 11. A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.
Down
  1. 1. A very strong rope made of strands of metal wire, as used to support cable cars or suspension bridges.
  2. 3. A person who applies their understanding of science and math to creating things for the benefit of humanity and our world.
  3. 4. The "top" of the bridge on which we drive or walk.
  4. 5. A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.
  5. 7. Any device for securing a suspension bridge at either end.