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A bridge is a [[structure]] which enables people to cross something like [[water]], a [[railway]], [[road]] or a [[valley]]. A bridge will usually be designed by an engineer to be strong enough to let something cross and stable enough that it will stay in place for a long time. | A bridge is a [[structure]] which enables people to cross something like [[water]], a [[railway]], [[road]] or a [[valley]]. A bridge will usually be designed by an engineer to be strong enough to let something cross and stable enough that it will stay in place for a long time. | ||
Some bridges have special features, for example [[Tower Bridge]] in [[London]] has a road section which lifts to allow taller boats to pass through. | |||
== Types of bridges == | == Types of bridges == | ||
Revision as of 12:47, 27 September 2025
A bridge is a structure which enables people to cross something like water, a railway, road or a valley. A bridge will usually be designed by an engineer to be strong enough to let something cross and stable enough that it will stay in place for a long time.
Some bridges have special features, for example Tower Bridge in London has a road section which lifts to allow taller boats to pass through.