Folding bridge

Moveable bridge capable of folding to allow passage of watercraft
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 moveable bridge engineered to fold. This allows ship traffic to pass through the waterway that the bridge spans.[1]

An example of a folding bridge is the Hörnbrücke (Hörn Bridge) in the city of Kiel in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. When the bridge is down it spans 25.5 metres (84 ft) across the Kiel Fjord, known as the Hörn. The three-segment bascule bridge folds up into the shape of the capital letter N to allow for ship and boat traffic.[2]

The movement of a folding bridge

See also

  • Bascule bridge
  • Double-beam drawbridge
  • Drawbridge
  • Moveable bridges for a list of other moveable bridge types


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References

  1. ^ McMahon, Mary (January 10, 2024). "What is a Folding Bridge?". All the Science. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Hörnbrücke – Kiel, Germany - Atlas Obscura". Atlas Obscura. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.


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