About Bridges
Features pictures of famous bridges, design basics, and a history of materials used for bridges.
Bridge Building - Art and Science
Detailed, illustrated history of bridges across the world, with diagrammatic explanations of the basic types of bridges, examples and many links.
Bridge of the Month Quiz
Features a picture of a bridge that changes every month to identify. Includes pictures of previous month's bridges.
Build a Bridge
Learn about the four steps to building a bridge. Play architect and engineer with the online game.
Building Big
Explores the world of megastructures, including bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels. From PBS.
Engineering for Earthquakes
Practice making bridges that are strong enough to withstand earthquakes. Page includes background information about earthquakes in general.
How Bridges Work
Review of how the forces act on different types of bridges. Includes photos of real bridges.
Howstuffworks.com: How Bridges Work
An in-depth look at how beam and suspension bridges work.
NOVA Online - Super Bridge
Information about the four major types of bridges. Test your knowledge by matching each bridge to the correct location.
The Physics Of Bridges
Curriculum unit that will explain how scientists and engineers utilize physical science concepts when building a bridge.
Truss Bridge Laboratory, University of Florida Civil Engineering
Instruction and information on truss bridge structures.