bridge deck

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. a deck on top of a bridge house; flying bridge.

2. the first deck in a bridge house.

3. the deck from which a vessel is usually operated; the location of the pilot house.

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Example Sentences

“Caltrans is focused on delivering a needed bridge deck replacement project and is collaborating with our partners on those efforts,” the department said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

"To ensure the work is as sustainable as possible, we're asking potential contractors to remove, clean and replace all the existing aluminium bridge deck panels, which will be covered with a non-slip coating."

From BBC

“But this bridge deck replacement project needs to be done. ... The bridge deck has met its life span.”

From Los Angeles Times

The joint allows adjacent bridge decks to expand or contract slightly when temperatures change.

From Seattle Times

Construction crews will also be fixing bridge decks at multiple locations from Hyak to North Bend.

From Seattle Times