Build A Bridge
Step 1 - Survey the 4 sites
A 5,000-foot span across an ocean bay where huge ships come and go.
A 120-foot span across a freeway.
A 1,000-foot span across a river busy with barge traffic.
A 700-foot span across a deep canyon gorge.
Step 2 - Do your homework.
Click on each bridge to discover its strengths—and weaknesses. (You'll need this information to play well)
Arch bridge
Beam bridge
Suspension bridge
Cable-stayed bridge
Step 3 - Play the game.
Shockwave version
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non-Shockwave version
Photos: (1) © Richard D. Strange; (2) Rita Serderian-Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute; (3) Portland Cement Association; (4) The Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Authority.
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