The Importance if Bridges to Everyday Life

The Importance if Bridges to Everyday Life



One of the most important innovations in the history of man is the bridge. What would the world we live in today be like without bridges? One can only wonder. This paper will discuss the importance of bridges to our society and our future development as well as the different types of bridges and how they are made.
It is impossible to determine when or where the first bridge was constructed. However, it is extremely likely that the first bridge was made in biblical times. The simple design of the bridge has changed very little since the earliest times, but the purpose of the bridge remains the same to this day. Which is to provide a way to cross an area of land otherwise unable to cross by foot or car.
The materials used in making a bridge vary d...