Narrow bridge sign

Warning signs

Narrow bridge sign

A bridge ahead is narrower than the road.

MUTCD designation W5-2. See the federal MUTCD, page 210.

How to read signs like this

Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds. They tell you about a hazard or change ahead (curves, intersections, merges, slippery roads) so you can slow down before you get there.

Practice question

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    What should you expect after passing this sign?

    • A A bridge with only one lane that both directions must share
    • B A bridge that is narrower than the lanes leading to it
    • C A bridge that freezes before the road
    • D A bridge with a low height limit
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    B. A bridge that is narrower than the lanes leading to it

    This word sign warns that the bridge ahead has less room than the road approaching it. There may be no shoulder on the bridge. Slow down, stay centered in your lane and be careful when meeting large vehicles.

    Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 210

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