BRIDGES AND CULVERTS

Bridge - a connecting structure, creates bonding between

different disconnected parts of a country, two banks of the Structure Component of a bridge
ocean or parts of two countries. 1. Superstructure are all the parts of the bridge that
are mounted on top of the supporting substructure
Materials system. (decking, girders, slab and everything
1. Stone placed above the main deck such as posts, steel
2. Brick truss system, bridge girder, cable-stayed system,
3. Timber cable suspended systems and more)
4. Steel 2. Substructure are components that holds the upper
5. Concrete construction. (piers, abutments, spandrels, caps,
6. Composite bearings)
7. Aluminum
8. fiber Types of Bridges
Bridges are classified into so many types based on different
Main Parts of a Bridge criteria’s.
1. Deck is a fundamental part of any bridge to pass vehicle, 1. Types of Bridges based on Type of Super Structure
goods, people etc. from one side to another. o Arch bridge
2. Abutment is the support provided at the two ends of a o Girder bridge
bridge. o Truss bridge
3. Pile is a fundamental component for the bridge with o Suspension bridge
pier (Pile type foundation is generally needed when the 2. Types of Bridges based on Materials
upper soil layer is loose) o Timber bridge
4. Pier is the compression member which stay above the o Masonry bridge
pile and make the structure stable. o Steel bridge
Piers perform two main functions: o R.C.C bridge
I. Transferring superstructure vertical loads to o Pre stressed concrete bridge
the foundation. 3. Types of Bridges based on Span
II. Resisting to the horizontal forces acting on o Culvert bridge
the bridges. o Minor bridge
5. Girder just like the beam is used in the bridge. o Major bridge
It can be two types I-joist and Box. This name has o Long span bridge
been given because of their shape. 4. Types of Bridges based on Level of Crossing
I. I-joist girder type is commonly used in o Over bridge
bridges. o Under bridge
II. Box girder can be precast or cast in place and 5. Types of Bridges based on Function
it is generally existing in prestressed o Foot bridge
condition. o Highway bridge
6. Rail Track. Normally Road traffic is the main vehicle o Aqueduct bridge
onto the bridge but if the train needs to be passed 6. Types of Bridges based on Utility
through that bridge rail track is the extra component. o Temporary bridge
o Permanent bridge

BRIDGES IN QUEZON
(2ND DISTRICT)

LUCENA DIVERSION ROAD

1. MAYUWI BRIDGE
2. BOCOHAN BRIDGE
3. IYAM BRIDGE
4. DUMACAA BRIDGE
5. LACAWAN BRIDGE
6. DUMUKLONG BRIDGE
7. MAYAO BRIDGE
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OLD ROUTE TYPES OF CULVERTS

1. IYAM BRIDGE 1. Pipe culvert are the most common types of
2. DUMACAA BRIDGE culverts due to competitive price and easy
3. MAYAO BRIDGE installation.
2. Pipe-Arch culvert are suitable for large waterway
LUCENA DALAHICAN PORT ROAD opening where fishes can be provided with a
1. DUMUKLONG BRIDGE greater hydraulic advantage.
2. DUNGON BRIDGE 3. Box culvert are made up of concrete and
especially, RCC.
QUEZON ECO TOURISM ROAD 4. Arch culvert construction does not take a lot of
1. BANTILAN BRIDGE time and unlike box culvert, water diversion is not
2. SAN ROQUE BRIDGE necessary, as it can be installed without disturbing
3. CANDA BRIDGE the water current.
4. MASAY BRIDGE 5. Bridge culvert culverts serve a dual purpose. It
5. MORONG BRIDGE acts both as a bridge and a culvert.
6. ISABANG BRIDGE 6. Metal box culvert is the economic alternative of
the bridge.

Culvert is a structure that allows water to flow under a

road, railroad, trail, or similar obstruction from one side to Culverts in Quezon
the other side. 1. Lagnas Bridge
2. Quianuang Bridge
Materials
• Cast-in-place or precast concrete
• Galvanized steel
• Aluminum
• Plastic (typically high-density polyethylene)
REPORTERS:

Components of a Culverts
• Pavement
• Road Embankment
ARGOSINO, KRISTIINE MAE O.
• Headwall
• Wingwall
• Apron
• Crown
DINGLASAN, LOVELLE
• Culvert Pipe
• Culvert Inlet
• Culvert Outlet
• Culvert Foundation
SENIEDO, GLEEN

TARAYA, SHAIRENE ROSE