Designing bridge not perpendicular with ground

[KaylaJ]

I was wondering how to approach building a bridge which must lie across to points of differing points (one end is elevated 5 cm off the ground), meaning the bridge lies at an angle across a 35cm expanse. How would you calculate the forces exerted on each member if the bridge does not lie perpendicular with the ground? Thanks!

 

[berkeman]

I was wondering how to approach building a bridge which must lie across to points of differing points (one end is elevated 5 cm off the ground), meaning the bridge lies at an angle across a 35cm expanse. How would you calculate the forces exerted on each member if the bridge does not lie perpendicular with the ground? Thanks!

Welcome to the PF.

I think you mean to ask about the case where the bridge is not "parallel" to the ground, rather than "perpendicular" to the ground, right?

What is the context of the question? You are using small dimensions in your question, so I'm assuming that this is a small/scale model of a bridge? Is this for a schoolwork project?