| AWM Table: | Bridges, Bridge Deck |
| Attribute: | Deck Type |
| Purpose: | To describe how the bridge deck is supported and connected to the rest of the structure. This helps engineers and asset managers understand load paths, movement behaviour, and maintenance needs. |
| Value | Description | Photo Example |
|---|---|---|
| Cantilevered & suspended | The deck has parts that extend beyond the supports (cantilevered) and sections that hang between them (suspended). |  |
| Continuous | The deck is made of spans that are joined and act as a single unit over multiple supports, without hinges or breaks. |  |
| Fixed end | The deck is rigidly attached to its supports at both ends, restricting movement and rotation. | |
| Simply supported | The deck rests freely on supports at each end, allowing rotation and slight movement. | |
| Earth | The deck is made from compacted soil or natural ground, not a constructed structure (e.g. earth embankment crossing). | |
| Prestressed Concrete | The deck is made of concrete that has internal tensioned steel cables to make it stronger and span longer distances. | |
| Other | A deck type that does not fit the listed categories, such as composite decks or unusual designs. | |
| Unknown | The deck type is not recorded or cannot be determined from available information. |
