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__Location 4:
Build a railroad bridge in a national park
Span: 500 feet
Crossing: Deep river gorge
Connects: Two rocky bluffs

Special Notes:
"We do not want the new bridge to detract from the natural beauty of Craggy Rock National Park. Please build a simple and elegant bridge -- one that does not have towers or piers."
-- The National Park Service

What kind of bridge should you build?
(Select one)

Beam Suspension Arch Drawbridge
Beam Suspension Arch Drawbridge

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