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Among arch bridges, the position of the deck in relation to the arch varies.
examples of arch bridges half-through arch bridge portal bridge through arch bridge deck arch bridge

half-through arch bridge click to hear

Bridge whose deck is located within the arch from which it is suspended in the middle, and on which it rests, at each end.

portal bridge click to hear

Bridge resting on diagonal beams that are embedded in the deck.

through arch bridge click to hear

Bridge whose deck is located below the arch from which it is suspended.

deck arch bridge click to hear

Bridge whose deck is located above the arch upon which it rests.