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bascule bridgeType of drawbridge in which one or two counterweighted deck members pivot upwards to allow shipping to pass underneath. One example is the double bascule Tower Bridge, London. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The firm beat out six other contractors in 1995 to replace the bascule rail bridge, originally constructed in the 1920s. The bridge mechanism is the Chicago-style bascule trunion type, an engineering marvel developed and made famous in Chicago. The facility consists of one bascule bridge and two low-level bridges as well as two causeway islands. |
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