bridge deck
Americannoun
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a deck on top of a bridge house; flying bridge.
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the first deck in a bridge house.
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the deck from which a vessel is usually operated; the location of the pilot house.
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“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 ● Sep. 20, 2025
"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 ● Jan. 23, 2025
The $79 million project will repair the bridge deck, which has shown signs of deterioration.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2024
They have taken samples of the freeway columns and bridge deck to determine the extent of the fire’s damage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2023
Narrow thwartships platform, extending from side to side above a steamer's upper or bridge deck.
From Boys' Book of Model Boats by Yates, Raymond F. (Raymond Francis)
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