part of bridge substructure at either end of bridge which transfers loads from superstructure to foundation and provides lateral support for the approach roadway embankment* 

a curved structure element primarily in compression that transfers vertical loads through inclined reactions to its end supports*

one who rides a bicycle for transportation

a type of stress involving pressing together; tends to shorten a member; opposite of tension* 

that portion of a bridge which provides direct support for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, supported by a superstructure* 

a force carried by a structure component*

bending moment in a member such that tension stresses are produced in the top portions of the member; typically occurs in continuous beams and spans over the intermediate supports*

a person who moves from place to place via their feet, wheel chair, or mobility-assisted device

a substructure unit that supports the spans of a multi-span superstructure at an intermediate location between its abutments* 

the force acting across a unit area in a solid material*

the abutments and piers built to support the span of a bridge superstructure* 

the entire portion of a bridge structure that primarily receives and supports traffic loads and in turn transfers these loads to the bridge substructure* 

of the nature of a vehicle