swing bridge

plural swing bridges · alternative swingbridge

1. A movable bridge that has as its primary structural support a vertical locating pin and support ring, usually at or near to its centre of gravity, about which the turning span can then pivot horizontally.

   Turn right here and walk along the harbour side to the swing bridge.

   2019, Alan Staniforth, Cleveland Way, page 86

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   When the scheme is completed, the 99-year-old swing bridge over the canal will be dispensed with as the new bridge will have sufficient height to allow clearance for the passage of canal traffic.

   1954 February, “Notes and News: Deviation at Bramwith”, in Railway Magazine, page 137

   Then we cross a white swing bridge over the wide Caledonian Canal, which is opened several times a day.

   2023 November 29, Paul Clifton, “West is best in the Highlands”, in RAIL, number 997, page 44

2. New ZealandA rope bridge, or simple suspension bridge, which swings (oscillates) as pedestrians walk across.

   Cross New Zealand's longest Swingbridge on the 110m long Buller Gorge Swingbridge, suspended 17 1/2 metres high above the mighty Buller River.

   2025 April 23 (last accessed), “Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park”, in Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park

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   For an active day out, walk the most varied section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track from Medlands to Anchorage with return boat transfers from Kaiteriteri. This walk features the impressive Falls River Swing Bridge (15–20 metres high, depending on the tide height), Torrent Bay inlet, and Anchorage Beach.

   2025 April 23 (last accessed), “Swing Bridge, Bush & Beach #6”, in Abel Tasman National Park