Why are there so many different types of bridges?

Answer 1

1. Suspension bridge
2. Cable stayed bridge
3. Arch bridge
4. Stone masonry bridge
5. skew slab bridge
6. Void slab bridge
7. Continous bridge
8. Rigid frames
9. Truss bridge
10. Pre-stressed Bridge

Answer 2

1. Suspension bridge

2. Cable stayed bridge

3. Arch bridge

4. Stone masonry bridge

5. skew slab bridge

6. Void slab bridge

7. Continuous bridge

8. Rigid frames

9. Truss bridge

10. Pre-stressed Bridge

Architecturally speaking there are a few different types of bridges. The beam bridge is typically the most simple bridge design, featuring a horizontal beam supported by piers at each end. Other bridge types include Truss, Arch and Suspension-style bridges.

Answer 3

1. Due to their usage
2. Due to alignments
3. Due to different soil strata's
4. Based on locations
5. Load transmission

And the engineers' imagination!

Answer 4

i don't know seven but there's truss bridge , beam bridge , suspension bridge and arch bridge!!!!

Answer 5

1. Due to their usage
2. Due to alignments
3. Due to different soil strata's
4. Based on locations
5. Load transmission