2.4.1 Drifts Low traffic roads (AADT<50) Bank hight less than 0.5 m, slope less than 1:10.

0. Slab thickness 200mm 350mm Span range 5 50 m Delaytime for traffic maximum 6 hours 2.4.2 Culverts Not suitable for rivers with big floating objects and debris Recommended on locations with flat terrain, flood plains and raised road embankment. Suitable on deep strata of relatively low strength Length from 2.0 m to 150 m (multispan culvert) Single span up to 10 m 2.4.3 Frame Bridges Similar to culvert, but with longer spans Suitable over expressways Aesthetically pleasing The deck is monolithically conected to the end walls and internal walls/columns. 2.4.4 Slab Bridges Suitable and economical for spans up to 10 m Hollow slab for spans longer than 10 m Can be made of pre.cast elements Strength/span length can be increased by using prestressed concrete or posttensioned steel

 2.4.5 Beam/Composite Bridges Suited for spans between 10 m - 40 m. T-beam concrete : Span 10 - 25 m Span 25 - 40 m : Pre-stressed concrete beams or composite bridges Availability of materials may lead to the choice timber beam bridges (for small spans and little traficc) 2.4.6 Box Girder Bridges Suited for spans between 30 m - 300 m. Concrete box girder : 40 70 m. Steel box girder: 30 120 m. Cantilever construction type : 100 300 m. 2.4.7 Truss Bridges Often used for spans up to 60 m Can be used for much longer spans. Ready made and fairly lightweight construction leads to quick assembly and erection Used as emergency and temporary bridges 2.4.8 Arch Bridges Span range between 50 and 200 m Effectiv construction Aesthetic pleasant Expensive support/abutment construction, need for firm ground

 2.4.9 Cable Bridges Suitable for very long spans (100 m 2000 m) Very expensive Used in case where cost of intrmediate supports are very expensive Across wide and deep rivers or sea creeks. Aesthetic pleasant, landmarks.