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Imagine you are tasked with designing a suspension bridge to span a deep gorge in a remote mountainous region. The gorge is subject to frequent high winds, seismic activity, and temperature fluctuations. Additionally, the bridge needs to accommodate heavy traffic, including trucks carrying heavy loads. Discuss the key design considerations you would take into account to ensure the structural integrity, safety, and longevity of the bridge under these challenging conditions. How would you select materials, determine the bridge's optimal span length and height, and mitigate potential risks such as wind$-$induced oscillations and seismic events? Furthermore, how would you address maintenance and inspection challenges in such a remote and rugged environment to ensure the ongoing safety and functionality of the bridge?