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Next, the concrete girder bridge consists of a straight road placed on many piers that
are constructed on the riverbed to support the bridge. It can be extended without limit
based on the number of piers which can be up to 300 meters high and 200 meters
apart. Therefore, ships at medium size can travel under the bridge.
Lastly, the suspension bridge can be built across a sea channel. It can be between 400
and 2000 meters long, and the depth underneath is unlimited. It is supported by
2 towering piers and a system of suspension cables. This kind of bridge allows
the navigation of massive ships.
Generally, the 3 types of bridges are completely different in terms of length, depth,
location, and waterway transport underneath them. (183)