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| Ancestor | Beam bridge |
|---|---|
| Related | None |
| Descendant | None |
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Span range | Short |
| Material | Post and plank |
| Movable | No |
| Design effort | Low |
| Falsework required | No |
A zig-zag bridge is a pedestrian bridge composed of short segments, each set at an angle relative to its neighbors and usually with an alternating right and left turn required when traveling across the bridge. It is used in standard crossings for structural stability; and in traditional and contemporary Asian and Western landscape design across water gardens.
When constructed of wood, each segment is formed from planks and is supported by posts. When constructed of stone, the bridge will use short or long rectilinear slabs set upon stone footings.