Folding bridge
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 Hörnbrücke in Kiel |
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| Ancestor | Plate girder bridge |
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| Related | Lift bridge, submersible bridge, retractable bridge |
| Descendant | None |
| Carries | Automobiles, pedestrians |
| Span range | Short |
| Material | Steel |
| Movable | Yes |
| Design effort | High |
| Falsework required | No |
A folding bridge is a type of movable bridge.
An example of a folding bridge is the Hörnbrücke (Hoernbridge) 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.
[edit] See also
- Movable bridge for a list of other movable bridge types
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