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    Piers support the bridge superstructure and transfer loads from the superstructure to the foundation. Pier caps connect multiple piers together to evenly distribute loads across the piers. The substructure of a bridge includes piers and pier caps, which support the bridge superstructure above the foundation.

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    Piers support the bridge superstructure and transfer loads from the superstructure to the foundation. Pier caps connect multiple piers together to evenly distribute loads across the piers. The substructure of a bridge includes piers and pier caps, which support the bridge superstructure above the foundation.

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    Piers support the bridge superstructure and transfer loads from the superstructure to the foundation. Pier caps connect multiple piers together to evenly distribute loads across the piers. The substructure of a bridge includes piers and pier caps, which support the bridge superstructure above the foundation.

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    Design of piers and pier cap.


    Abutments, and bearings
    Piers and pier cap

    The portion of the bridge structure below the level of the bearing
    and above the foundation is generally referred to as substructure

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