What is a bridge
What is a bridge used for?
(To cross over something, like water or roads.)
What kind of bridge is flat and simple
Beam
Who designs bridges?
Engineers
What famous red suspension bridge is in San Francisco?
Golden Gate Bridge.
True or False – Some bridges are made just for animals.
True!
True or False – Bridges can only be made for cars.
(False, they can be for people, bikes, and trains too!)
What type of bridge has a curved shape like a rainbow?
Arch
Name one material bridges are made from.
Steel, concrete, wood, stone.
What bridge connects New York City to Brooklyn?
Brooklyn Bridge.
What type of transportation besides cars can go on a bridge?
Trains, bikes, people, animals.
: Name one thing a bridge helps people cross.
River, road, valley, canyon, etc.)
What type of bridge hangs from cables?
Suspension Bridge
What do workers use to lift heavy parts of a bridge?
Cranes or machines.
What bridge in London can open up for boats to pass?
Tower Bridge.
What’s the oldest type of bridge?
The arch bridge
What would happen if we didn’t have bridges
(We would have to go a long way around!)
True or False All bridges look the same
(False, there are many kinds!)
True or False – Bridges are built in one day
False, they take months or years!
What is the longest bridge in the world?
(Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China.)
What is the strongest shape used in bridges?
Triangles
What are some things that hold a bridge up?
Pillars, cables, beams, arches.
What kind of bridge is best for crossing very long distances?
(Suspension bridge.)
What is the first step when building a bridge?
Planning and designing
True or False – The Eiffel Tower is a bridge.
False, it’s a tower
What is the tallest bridge in the world?
Millau Viaduct in France.