Bailey Bridge Exam Study Guide & Practice Questions 2025 – Engineering & Construction

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What is the required safety setback on an unprepared abutment if the bank
height is 6 feet? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.5 x 6 feet = 9 feet



Given a 140-foot TS bridge with grillage type 1 on both the near shore (NS) and far
shore (FS). The far-bank seat is level with the near-bank seat. What is the position
of the launching-nose links? - CORRECT ANSWER- 20 feet & 40 feet



How is the initial bridge length determined? - CORRECT ANSWER- By adding the
width of the gap, the safety setbacks, and the roller clearances



What is the purpose of construction rollers? - CORRECT ANSWER- Aid in inserting the
launching-nose links and provide clearance between the links and the ground



How many NCOs and enlisted members are on the transom crew to construct a TT
Bailey bridge? - CORRECT ANSWER- 2 NCOs and 28 enlisted members

Given a 210-foot TT bridge. What is the position of launching-nose links? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 30 feet & 40 feet