1.What is the difference between major and minor bridges?

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Major bridges are larger and carry more traffic than minor bridges.

Major bridges are typically longer and wider than minor bridges.
Major bridges are designed to carry heavy loads and high volumes of traffic.
Minor bridges are usually shorter and narrower, and they carry lighter loads and lower volumes of traffic.
Major bridges often span large bodies of water or deep valleys, while minor bridges may span small streams or local roads.
Examples of major bridges include the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Examples of minor bridges include pedestrian bridges and small road bridges in rural areas.

Accepted Answer

There is a criteria for this, it is depend on total span length of bridge.If it is greater than equal to 60 m then it will be major bridge,and if it is between 6 m and 60 m then it is a minor bridge

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The box culverts are upto 6mtr length, From bridge length is 6 to 60 mtr its called minor and above 60 mtr is called major bridges.

1.What is the difference between major and minor bridges?

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