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bascule bridge
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Bascule bridge
A
bascule bridge
(commonly referred to as a
drawbridge
) is a
moveable bridge
with a counterweight that continuously balances a
span
, or "leaf", throughout its upward swing to provide clearance for boat traffic. It may be single or double leafed.
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