Across
- 3. "the lowest part of a bridge that transfers its load safely to the ground"
- 4. The flat surface of the bridge where vehicles drive
- 6. structural component that supports, anchors, or receives the pressure (thrust) of an arch, bridge, or vault
- 9. solid outline or shape of a person, object
- 10. primary, large, and robust horizontal beam—typically made of steel, reinforced concrete, or timber—that acts as the main support for a structure
Down
- 1. a strong wire used to hold up parts of a bridge
- 2. remaining stable and functional despite weather, heavy use, and the passage of years
- 5. A system of tracks along which trains run to transport passengers and goods from one place to another.
- 7. A strong framework of connected wooden or metal beams, usually forming a series of triangles, used to support the bridge.
- 8. A heavy, strong vertical support that holds up the structure of the bridge.