Trestle Bridge

The trestle bridge is built with lateral and angled bracing, and horizontal and vertical reinforcements; to ensure the bridge can bear maximum weight.
The base of the bridge is simply constructed with lateral bracing which is connected by horizontal panels that are connected to a horizontal, upright, panel on either side. Although, engineers rarely place lateral bracing on the base, it provides for extra stability. Moreover, the base also has upright and angled Popsicle sticks connected to the lateral brace and the horizontal panels atop to support the top of the bridge and prevent it from flexing. Overall, the base consists mainly of lateral braces that work along with the horizontal panels on the base and atop to ensure stability and prevent the bridge from flexing.
Together, these 3 layers and the upright and angled Popsicle sticks on the base provide for the maximal amount of support and ensure the bridge can bear weight without snapping. All in all, the sides of the bridge are designed using three layers of craft sticks to ensure weight bearing ability.
The top of the bridge is built similar to the sides of the bridge because it is built in layers. The first layer is made up of lateral bracing which is connected by horizontal panels. Atop the bracing is another layer of horizontal craft sticks, and on top of these horizontal panels are more horizontal Popsicle sticks lining the sides of the bridge. These 3 layers provide a sturdy top for the bridge; also making it certain that the bridge will work well with the sides and base. In short, the top of the bridge is designed for strength and co-operation with the rest of the