There are six main types of bridges: beam, cantilever, arch, suspension, cable-stayed, and truss bridges. Beam bridges use shallow steel beams or reinforced concrete and are commonly used for pedestrian bridges. Cantilever bridges project horizontally on one end using trusses or box girders. Arch bridges transfer weight through curved arches to abutments on either side. Suspension bridges hang main cables from towers to support the deck. Cable-stayed bridges use cables from towers to support the deck. Truss bridges use connected, stressed elements like tension and compression to respond to loads.