Eventually, the entire engineering field was formed, and dozens upon dozens of bridge designs were created utilizing many components, parts and brand new ... read more
Just a bridge. Through trusses / through girders / etc. get special names. read more
Bridges like this are sometimes called thrust arches for this reason. Examples of through-arch bridges include the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia, the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City (shown here), and the Tyne Road Bridge in Newcastle, England. Photo: Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, a tied-arch bridge over the Ohio River. read more