suspension bridge

American  

noun

1. a bridge having a deck suspended from cables anchored at their extremities and usually raised on towers.

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suspension bridge British  

noun

1. a bridge that has a deck suspended by cables or rods from other cables or chains that hang between two towers and are anchored at both ends

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Etymology

Origin of suspension bridge

First recorded in 1815–25

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suspension bridge

"Still, markets understand the difference between stabilization and resolution. This summit feels less like a peace treaty and more like engineers reinforcing a suspension bridge during a storm," Innes said.

From Barron's ● May 15, 2026

The Sangkalang suspension bridge is washed away, isolating numerous villages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

A suspension bridge connecting Anglesey to the Welsh mainland has closed unexpectedly after engineers said bolts on beams under the bridge needed replacing.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2025

The British actor proposed to the “Supergirl” star in January while they were celebrating her birthday in Gstaad, Switzerland, popping the question on the snowy suspension bridge Peak Walk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2024

Strands of silk as thick as pillars ran from the ceiling all over the room, anchoring the walls and the floor like the cables of a suspension bridge.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan