Types of Bridges Sorting Cards (PDF) - IFIT Montessori - Free Printable

Let’s solve this step by step.

We are given a set of bridge images and their names, and we need to sort them into the correct categories based on bridge type. The main category shown is “Arch Bridges,” and there are other tabs like “Tied Arch Bridges,” “Beam Bridges,” etc., but our focus is on identifying which bridges belong under “Arch Bridges.”

First, let’s list all the bridges shown with their locations:

1. New River Gorge Bridge – West Virginia, USA
2. Zhijing River Bridge – Hubei, China
3. Rialto Bridge – Venice, Italy
4. Ponte Vecchio – Florence, Italy
5. Stari Most – Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
6. Aqueduct Of Segovia Bridge – Segovia, Spain

Now, what is an arch bridge?

An arch bridge uses a curved structure (an arch) that transfers weight outward along the curve to supports at each end (called abutments). The arch shape helps distribute the load efficiently.

Let’s check each bridge:

✔ New River Gorge Bridge – This is a steel arch bridge. It has a large single arch spanning the river. → Arch Bridge

✔ Zhijing River Bridge – This is also a concrete arch bridge, visible in the image with its red arch over the valley. → Arch Bridge

✔ Rialto Bridge – Famous stone arch bridge in Venice. Has one big central arch. → Arch Bridge

✔ Ponte Vecchio – Old stone bridge in Florence with multiple small arches. → Arch Bridge

✔ Stari Most – Historic Ottoman bridge with a single elegant arch. → Arch Bridge

✔ Aqueduct Of Segovia – Roman aqueduct made of many stacked arches. Even though it’s an aqueduct, structurally it’s built using arch principles. → Arch Bridge

Wait — actually, the Aqueduct of Segovia is technically not a “bridge” for crossing rivers or roads — it’s an aqueduct for carrying water. But since the task includes it under bridge images and asks us to classify by type, and because it’s built entirely with arches, it still fits the structural definition of an arch structure. However, sometimes in school tasks, they may exclude aqueducts if the category is strictly “bridges.” But looking at the context — the user included it among bridge photos — so we’ll include it as an arch-type structure.

But let’s double-check: In real engineering classification, aqueducts can be considered a subtype of arch structures, but not always called “bridges.” However, since the problem shows it alongside bridges and doesn’t specify excluding non-transport bridges, we will count it.

So all six bridges shown are arch bridges.

But wait — look again at the layout. There’s a grid under “Arch Bridges” with 6 empty boxes (2 rows × 3 columns), and we have exactly 6 labeled bridge cards below and beside the grid. That suggests we are meant to place all 6 into the “Arch Bridges” section.

Also, note that some of these might be classified differently in advanced engineering (e.g., tied arch, deck arch, etc.), but for basic school-level classification, if it has a visible arch supporting the deck or structure, it goes under “Arch Bridges.”

Therefore, all six belong in the “Arch Bridges” category.

Final Answer: All six bridges — New River Gorge Bridge, Zhijing River Bridge, Rialto Bridge, Ponte Vecchio, Stari Most, and Aqueduct Of Segovia Bridge — are arch bridges and should be placed in the “Arch Bridges” section.