Object

• gulf: In fact the gap between politics and people is getting wider and the big question is how to bridge that gulf.

• chasm: Any tips on how to bridge this technical chasm?

Converse of object

• cross: We followed the path around the field's edges, crossing bridges, then an earth bridge.

• build: Using 4 matches build a strong bridge between them.

Adjective modifier

• wooden: A small wooden bridge leads from the orchard to the large carp lake.

• arched: The three arched bridge was built on the foundations of the old bridge first laid in 1245.

• pedestrian: The pedestrian bridge across Leith Street can just be seen in the distance.

• narrow: On the way down, watch out for the sharp bends and narrow hump back bridge at the bottom!

Modifies a noun

• abutment: Railings to the bridge abutments were added in the same year.

• parapet: This seems unlikley and, if true, most of these would be wild animals, irrelevant to the height of bridge parapets.

• toll: Locally, there were the bridge tolls, the state of the town center and the fate of the local hospital.

• deck: The road to the park is usually closed to traffic during such events and the bridge deck can be totally covered by pedestrians.

Noun used with modifier

• railroad: Meet at the entrance to the Reserve by the disused railroad bridge at 2pm.

• suspension: The Incas ' woven grass suspension bridges were strong enough to carry the Spanish army.

• swing: Came through the West Mills swing bridge with another boat that was just going through to turn.

• girder: Showing a steel girder bridge across the Mgeni River, probably near Pietermaritzburg.

• canal: He came within half a mile of taking a canal bridge on the road to Nijmegen.

• packhorse: The old Sheepwash bridge is a narrow packhorse bridge, over the River Wye, dating from the 17th century.