What are the different elements of a bridge?

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A bridge consists of various components that work together to support the weight of the structure and the traffic it carries.

Foundation: supports the weight of the bridge and transfers it to the ground
Deck: the surface on which vehicles and pedestrians travel
Abutments: supports at the ends of the bridge that hold up the deck
Piers: supports in the middle of the bridge that hold up the deck
Girders: horizontal beams that support the deck
Cables: used in suspension bridges to support the deck
Towers: used in cable-stayed bridges to support the cables
Anchorage: the point where the cables are secured to the ground or the bridge itself

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