How to Draw Suspension Bridges

Suspension bridges are said to be more durable than the usual bridges during earthquakes. They are supported by cables and towers in order to carry vehicles and people as well.

Constructing bridges take months or even years to create but drawing one will only take you a few minutes.

Steps

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    Draw a rectangle and a line below it.
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    Draw four towers. The second and third tower should be twice the size of the first and last towers. Position them as shown in the drawing.
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    Erase overlapping lines.
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    Draw the suspension cables. From each sides of the second and third tower, draw eight lines connecting the bridge.
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    Draw curves from tower to tower.
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    Draw evenly spaced vertical lines throughout the bridge.
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    Draw a small x between each of the spaces to create the railings.
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    Add more detail to the towers by tweaking its design.
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    Erase overlapping lines.
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    Color the towers any color you want!.
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    Finished.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I draw fish under the water?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Draw a fish, then add in water lines and bubbles. Then, if you want to, add in details for underwater such as shells or coral, etc.
  • Question
    How do I draw water under the bridge?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can draw squiggles and color them blue. Then maybe use a white-colored pencil for details.
  • Question
    What are cable stayed requirements?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A cable-stayed bridge has one or more towers, from which cables support the bridge deck.

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Updated: December 8, 2021
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