Folding bridge

A folding bridge is a type of moveable bridge.

Folding bridge
Hörnbrücke in Kiel
AncestorPlate girder bridge
RelatedLift bridge, submersible bridge, retractable bridge
DescendantNone
CarriesAutomobiles, pedestrians
Span rangeShort
MaterialSteel
MovableYes
Design effortHigh
Falsework requiredNo

An example of a folding bridge is the Hörnbrücke (Hörn Bridge) in the city of Kiel in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is a three-segment bascule bridge that folds in the shape of the letter N.

The movement of a folding bridge

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