Which conduit bend is used to change elevation to clear an obstruction and then return to the original elevation?

• A. Gooseneck bend
• B. Saddle bend
• C. Offset bend
• D. Tee bend

Answer: (B)

When routing conduit past an obstacle, you want a bend that briefly changes height to clear the object and then returns to the original level so the run continues on the same elevation. The saddle bend is designed for that exact move: it lifts the conduit enough to pass over the obstruction and then comes back down to the initial elevation, keeping the path aligned after passing the obstacle. This differs from an offset, which shifts the line horizontally without a vertical return, a gooseneck that generally follows a longer vertical arc without returning immediately to the original height, or a tee bend, which creates a branch rather than continuing the run.