| Although the waters of the Baker River were well up on the Smith Bridge, the bridge stayed on its abutments. |
| Bridgework involves the preparation of supporting teeth known as abutments. |
| Suggest a concrete countertop for a new kitchen, and most people think sidewalks, driveways, and bridge abutments and say yuck. |
| Additional issues include arch size and arch depths, keystones, soffits, skewbacks and the configuration of abutments. |
| For example, in an arched bridge, the force of compression is pushed along the curve of the arch toward the abutments. |
| Various foundation types have been adopted to support the bridge piers and abutments. |
