truss bridge

noun

1. a bridge in which the loads are supported by trusses.

truss bridge

noun

1. a bridge that is constructed of trusses

Word History and Origins

Origin of truss bridge¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

It is described as a continuous truss bridge, and its main span of 1,200ft was the third longest of any bridge of its type in the world.

From BBC

The trail approached a truss bridge that crossed the Rezan River.

From New York Times

The 73-year-old truss bridge across the Duwamish River was already deemed structurally deficient in the National Bridge Inventory, because of a crumbling concrete foundation.

From Seattle Times

None of the steel on the truss bridge, built in 1949, was sheared or separated, according to an inspection last week by a King County bridge team.

From Seattle Times

The Bass Pro Shops founder and Ms. Stack’s father, Johnny Morris, spearheaded the project, which also includes a coffee shop, a chapel, an organic farm and a historic truss bridge used for events.

From New York Times