suspension bridge
noun
: a bridge that has its roadway suspended from two or more cables usually passing over towers and securely anchored at the ends see bridge illustration
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In 2022, China completed the world’s longest single-tower suspension bridge with the help of construction robots.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
The walk stretches over an 800-foot pedestrian suspension bridge with views of the Upper Macritchie Reservoir, and there are additional park trails at different difficulty levels to try.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The Canakkale Bridge in northwestern Turkey is the longest suspension bridge that stretches over a mile.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Visitors can hike trails with stunning views, including a suspension bridge, or rent paddling gear at the marina.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
The walk stretches over an 800-foot pedestrian suspension bridge with views of the Upper Macritchie Reservoir, and there are additional park trails at different difficulty levels to try.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The Canakkale Bridge in northwestern Turkey is the longest suspension bridge that stretches over a mile.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Visitors can hike trails with stunning views, including a suspension bridge, or rent paddling gear at the marina.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Suspension bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suspension%20bridge. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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