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is a traditional Arch Bridge . Note that the arches terminate at ground-level abutments, which provide the squeezing force which holds the bridge up.]]

is a Tied Arch Bridge . Note that the arches terminate atop slender raised piers which provide no squeezing force; tension in the road deck holds up the arch.]]

is a Tied Arch Bridge . In this case the half-arches on either end of the bridge terminate atop slender raised piers. The horizontal forces of the main arch and the outer half-arches balance at the ground level foundations.]]