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Bascule bridges

Scope note

Bridges in which sections of the span are pivoted upward by use of counterweights. For bridges whose sections are pivoted upward by chains, cables, or other ropelike devices, use "drawbridges."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007859

Broader Terms used

movable bridges

Term used for

bridges, bascule

Equivalent Terms used

bascule bridge

Created

13yrs ago

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