bridge deck

A structural component of a bridge that forms the roadway or walkway surface, supporting traffic loads and distributing them to the bridge's supporting elements.

• 🇫🇷Plateforme d'un pont formant la surface de circulation des véhicules ou des piétons, qui supporte les charges du trafic et les transmet aux éléments porteurs du pont.

1. Structural component of a bridge B2 formal

   The roadway or walkway surface of a bridge that carries traffic.

   • The bridge deck was reinforced to handle heavier loads.
   • Engineers inspected the bridge deck for cracks after the storm.
   • The new bridge deck is made of pre-stressed concrete.

   🇫🇷Tablier de pont

2. Ship navigation area B2 formal

   The raised platform on a ship where the captain and officers navigate and control the vessel.

   • The captain stood on the bridge deck, scanning the horizon.
   • All navigation equipment is located on the bridge deck.
   • The crew reported to the bridge deck for the emergency drill.

   🇫🇷passerelle de navigation