Is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge a suspension bridge?

Answer 1

The Oresund Bridge is a Cable-stayed bridge. The primary difference between a suspension bridge and a cable stayed bridge is the load bearing structure.

In suspension bridges, this is the cable itself, which transfers the load into large structures set into the earth at the ends of the bridge.

In the cable stayed bridge design, the load is taken primarily by the bridge towers.

A more detailed explanation of the differences is available in the related link.

Answer 2

The two central spans, the highest parts of the bridge, are suspension spans. The part over the eastern channel is a cantilever span. The rest is composed of deck truss spans and concrete beam spans.

Answer 3

Suspension beidge

Answer 4

side-by-side tunnel bridge