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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

A folding bridge is a type of movable bridge.

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

See also