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Period: 1201 BCE to 1300
The first bridges in ancient time
The first bridges were constructed in the early 13th century by ancient civilizations using flat metal slabs over streams to cross over to the other side. -
Period: 350 BCE to 400 BCE
The Viaduct
In 350 B.c the Romans invented, the Viaduct ,which was a road supported by a number of arches made out of stone.This was part of the Romans development in making large stone bridges. -
Period: 1500 to 1570
Truss Bridge
In 1570 an Italian architect invented a new bridge called the truss bridge,a truss bridge is a very strong bridge that is supported by triangulation an enhanced reinforcements. -
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The suspension Bridge
In 1741 another breakthrough was made in the invention of bridges with the suspension bridge being built by James Finely. -
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The Cantilever Bridge
In 1867 the first cantilever bridge was constructed by Heinrich Gerber,it is a bridge constructed using cantilevers -
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Major Bridges being built
As time approached the 21st century things became more developed and people had more ideas and tools to work with.In this period of time great bridges like the Golden Gate Bridge and London Bridge were constructed. -
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Modern Day
Today in the modern day bridges are very different from how they were in the past.Today bridges are way more safe and strong.These modern day bridges are very advanced and come with many great features that make our lives easier,when using transport and much more.