Bridge Weight Limit Calculator
These values are estimations based on typical engineering standards.
| Bridge Type | Typical Weight Limit (tons) | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Pedestrian Bridge | 1 – 5 | Foot traffic, bicycles, light maintenance vehicles |
| Light Vehicular Bridge | 10 – 20 | Residential streets, light commercial traffic |
| Medium Vehicular Bridge | 20 – 40 | Urban roads, city streets, small trucks |
| Heavy Vehicular Bridge | 40 – 100 | Highways, large trucks, industrial vehicles |
| Railway Bridge | 300 – 1,000 | Freight trains, passenger trains |
| Suspension Bridge | 100 – 500 | Major highways, heavy traffic, large volumes |
| Arch Bridge | 50 – 200 | Mixed traffic, scenic routes, medium-heavy loads |
| Beam/Girder Bridge | 30 – 150 | Various roadways, adaptable to different spans |
| Cable-Stayed Bridge | 100 – 500 | Long spans, major highways, heavy traffic |
| Truss Bridge | 50 – 300 | Railroads, highways, heavy loads |