Wooden bridge

Wooden bridge

BridgeTypePix
type_name = Wooden bridge



image_title = Footpath bridge in the French Alps near Vallorcine
sibling_names =
descendent_names = Beam bridge
ancestor_names = Log bridge
carries = Pedestrians, vehicles
span_range = Short to medium range
material = Wood, may be topped with rammed earth for vehicles
movable = Yes
design = Low
falsework = No|

A wooden bridge is a bridge that uses wood as a building medium. One of the first forms of bridges, the wooden bridge has been used since ancient times.


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