But the two bridges support the load of the roadway in very different ways. The difference lies in how the cables are connected to the towers. In suspension ... a piece of rope (about five feet ...

Arch bridges are one of the oldest types of bridges and have great natural strength. Instead of pushing straight down, the weight of an arch bridge is carried outward along the curve of the arch ...

Constructed by Skanska, the bridge enclosed with Webnet Stainless Steel Mesh from Jakob Rope Systems has been designed to maximize daylight and views of the World Trade Center and the Lower ...