Bascule bridge at the east float Birkenhead docks

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A bascule bridge is a moveable bridge with a counterweight that continuously balances the span, or "leaf," throughout the entire upward swing in providing clearance for boat traffic. Bascule is a French term for seesaw and balance, and bascule bridges operate along the same principle. They are the most common type of movable bridge in existence because they open quickly and require relatively little energy to operate. This bridge can be found at the docks in Birkenhead near Liverpool UK

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Birkenhead UK
Photo credit: © Jeff Dalton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: balance, bascule, birkenhead, bridge, dock, docks, east, float, liverpool, red, stanley, structure, swing