List of bridge types

The following is a list of bridge types.

Type Sub-type Length range Complexity Image
Arch bridge
Arch bridge (concrete)
Through arch bridge
Beam bridge
Log bridge (beam bridge)
Cavity wall Viaduct
Bowstring arch
Box girder bridge
Cable-stayed bridge
Cantilever bridge
Cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge
Clapper bridge
Covered bridge
Girder bridge
Continuous span girder bridge
Moon bridge
Movable bridge
Pigtail bridge
Plate girder bridge
Pontoon bridge
Segmental bridge
Self-anchored suspension bridge
Side-spar cable-stayed bridge
Simple suspension bridge (Inca rope bridge))
Step-stone bridge
Stressed ribbon bridge
Suspension bridge
Transporter bridge
Trestle
Truss arch bridge
Truss bridge
Vierendeel bridge
Brown truss
Burr Arch Truss
Lattice truss bridge
(Town lattice truss)
Tubular bridge