The Citizens’ Advisory Committee recommended a long-span, high-profile
bridge, and the NDDOT director and mayors of Bismarck and Mandan have
approved that decision.
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“Long-span” means
a longer-than-average span between bridge piers, the supports that
hold the bridge above the water. A long-span bridge shows more of
the river and scenery and has more room between piers than a short-span
bridge does. |
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“High-profile” means that the
piers are tall and hold the bridge higher above the water, allowing
more vertical clearance for tall boats and, again, making the river
and scenery more visible. |
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