substructure
noun
sub·struc·ture
ˈsəb-ˌstrək-chər 
: an underlying or supporting part of a structure
Examples of substructure in a Sentence
The bridge's substructure was damaged.
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Public Works Manager Wayne Thames, a certified playground inspector, told council members that the limbs are experiencing failure and 54 cracks have been detected with visible rust in the metal substructure.
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Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
To label a bridge in poor condition, one of three categories — the deck, superstructure or substructure — must be rated a four or less out of nine.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 17 June 2024
The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Demolition will allow for the construction of a new foundation and substructure to be installed by the end of 2025.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2024
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Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
To label a bridge in poor condition, one of three categories — the deck, superstructure or substructure — must be rated a four or less out of nine.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 17 June 2024
The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Demolition will allow for the construction of a new foundation and substructure to be installed by the end of 2025.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Substructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/substructure. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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substructure
noun
sub·struc·ture
ˈsəb-ˌstrək-chər
: an underlying or supporting part of a structure
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