truss bridge

noun

: a bridge supported mainly by trusses see bridge illustration

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The 397-foot Warren through truss bridge crosses the waterway just outside of Courtland, where the Yolo-Sacramento county line leaves the Sacramento River and winds through the Delta toward Rio Vista. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Hikers hit all the highlights, including the truss bridge and scenic overlooks of the King and Queen formations. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026 Clark Verkler raised the flag on the historic truss bridge over Lake Natoma. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 26 May 2026 As the park expanded and grew more popular, the iron truss bridge came under scrutiny. — IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for truss bridge

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of truss bridge was in 1840

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“Truss bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truss%20bridge. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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