Which bridge type is most famously associated with suspension cables passing over towers and anchored at both ends?

• A. Arch Bridge
• B. Cantilever Bridge
• C. Suspension Bridge
• D. Truss Bridge

Answer: (C)

Suspension bridges carry their load mainly through cables that run between towers and are anchored firmly at both ends, with the deck hung from vertical suspenders attached to those main cables. This setup—cables spanning over tall towers and secured at the ends—is the defining feature of a suspension bridge, which is why this type is most famously associated with that arrangement (think of iconic bridges like the Golden Gate or Brooklyn Bridge).

In contrast, arch bridges rely on a curved arch that transfers loads into the abutments through compression, not suspended cables; cantilever bridges use extending arms that balance forces from piers or anchors, rather than a continuous cable system; and truss bridges distribute loads through a rigid framework of interconnected triangles rather than through main supporting cables.