trestle bridge
Beam-supported span structure
A trestle bridge is a bridge supported by a series of rigid frames called trestles, typically forming a row of A-shaped or rectangular structures.
Trestle bridges span valleys, gorges, or bodies of water where building solid supports would be impractical.
Railroad trestles are especially iconic: The old wooden trestle carried trains across the ravine for decades.
- spanDistance between endpoints
- girderMain structural support beam
- railroad crossingWhere road meets tracks
- train tracksMetal rails for locomotives
- timberWood for construction
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trestle bridgesuspension bridge
Span hung from overhead cables
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trestle bridgeengineering marvel
Impressive feat of construction
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