Question: A local government authority has decided to construct a new bridge over a river to connect two towns. The new bridge will replace the existing one, which is old and not wide enough to cater to the increasing traffic. The government has assigned a team of engineers and designers to develop a design plan for the new bridge. The team will have to consider various requirements and factors while preparing the design plan. A) Briefly explain the primary objectives of a design plan for a new bridge. B) List the factors that be considered in the design plan. C) What are the different types of bridge designs, and how do they differ from one another? D) What are the various materials that can be used in bridge construction? E) What safety measures should the design plan include?