Truss Bridges

Identify and choose a truss bridge that is in use today. Research the history of the design and build of the
bridge. Discuss why the bridge was designed a certain a way along with any design challenges. Please include
the following:
Introduction
Explain how and why the truss bridge was designed and analyzed. This may include figures and calculations of
the bridge
Conclusion
References
Any information that is not the author’s must be properly cited including any figures. Every statement of fact in
the report that is drawn from a reference must be cited with an appropriate reference.
Be sure to list the references on a fourth sheet attached to the report (include a minimum of 3 different
references). On-line references must be only from Peer Reviewed or government sources.