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.
Example Sentences
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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
Eight people who were working on the bridge deck repairing potholes fell into the Patapsco river.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2024
The $79 million project will repair the bridge deck, which has shown signs of deterioration.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2024
Engineers will be inspecting the freeway’s columns and bridge deck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2023
Then, returning, the Motor 176 Boat Club boy stepped steadily forward to the bridge deck.
From The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
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