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
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
When it opens, the bridge will have a single-lane of bi-directional traffic, while work continues into next year, including completing the bridge deck overlay.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 2022
“Signal to our friends that they can apply full speed ahead, Joe, if they want to,” directed the young motor boat captain, briefly, as he reached the comparative safety of the bridge deck once more.
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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