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What is the purpose of a bridge?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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Expansion joints. This allows the bridge to shift or the materials to expand and contract in the bridge. This means that if it gets heated up it expands so it needs a gap so it can move and not break the road!

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To allow the road to expand and contract with temperature changes without causing damage or deformation to the road.

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To allow cargo to cross a river/ road.

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