The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Bridge \Bridge\ (br[i^]j), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bridged
   (br[i^]jd); p. pr. & vb. n. Bridging.]
   1. To build a bridge or bridges on or over; as, to bridge a
      river.
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            Their simple engineering bridged with felled trees
            the streams which could not be forded. --Palfrey.
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   2. To open or make a passage, as by a bridge.
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            Xerxes . . . over Hellespont
            Bridging his way, Europe with Asia joined. --Milton.
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   3. To find a way of getting over, as a difficulty; --
      generally with over.
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