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A city wants to build a beam bridge that will span 500 feet (152 meters). What is the best way to build the bridge?(1 point)

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Link two or more beams end-to-end so the bridge does not sag in the middle.
Link two or more beams end-to-end so the bridge does not sag in the middle.

Put an arch into the beams to carry the weight of the beams and the heavy load.
Put an arch into the beams to carry the weight of the beams and the heavy load.

Drape steel cables over the supports of the beam bridge to hold up the roadway.
Drape steel cables over the supports of the beam bridge to hold up the roadway.

Arrange the beams in a triangular shape to distribute the load over a larger distance.
Arrange the beams in a triangular shape to distribute the load over a larger distance.

All of the above options are valid and commonly used methods for building a beam bridge. The best way to build the bridge would depend on various factors such as the location, traffic, budget, and engineering requirements. A team of experts would evaluate these factors and design the most appropriate bridge structure.