Sub Structure, Super Structure, Adjoining of Bridge

◆Sub Structure of Bridge◆

• Components of bridge below the bearing is called substructure.
• It includes piers, abutments, wing wall & their foundation

◆Super Structure of Bridge◆

• Components of bridge Above the bearing is called substructure.
• It includes beam, girders, anchors, cables, handrails, parapet wall etc..

◆Adjoining Structure of Bridge◆

• Approaches, bearings, river training works, aprons, guide banks etc constructed for efficient
working of Bridge is called Adjoining Structures.