Bridge Engineering Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. A bascule bridge is a

1. fixed bridge
2. movable bridge
3. deck bridge
4. through bridge

2. A bridge of more than ................ span is treated as long span bridge.

1. 30 m
2. 60 m
3. 90 m
4. 120 m

3. A bridge of span 25 m may be treated as

1. culvert
2. minor bridge
3. major bridge
4. long span bridge

4. As far as possible the alignment of a bridge should be

1. square
2. skew
3. curved
4. none of the above

5. Bridge over a dry valley is known as

1. causeway
2. minor bridge
3. vent
4. viaduct

6. Deep cast bearings are suitable up to .................. spans

1. 6 m
2. 12 m
3. 12 to 20 m
4. 20 to 30 m

7. Fixed plate bearing plates are suitable for spans upto

1. less than 6 m
2. 12 m
3. 18 m
4. 24 m

8. For a major bridge usually the type of foundation is

1. grillage foundation
2. spread foundation
3. well foundation
4. caisson foundation

9. Generally, a culvert has span less than

1. 3 m
2. 6 m
3. 9 m
4. 12 m

10. Height of bridge is kept ............... above high flood level

1. 1.2 to 1.5 m
2. 1.8 to 2.1 m
3. 2.2 to 2.5 m
4. more than 2.5 m