How Draw Bridges Work

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Uploaded by on Mar 9, 2007

We've all been stuck in traffic waiting for a drawbridge. Have you ever stopped to wonder what it takes to move a bridge? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks video "How Draw Bridges Work." Credits: , HowStuffWorks

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  • Poor explanation. Lack of effort.

  • i was expecting to see a bigger boat cross by the bridge

  • its the bridge from maximim overdrive

  • That bridge is in "Maximum Overdrive"

  • Hes not explaining the red light correctly. When the operator stops the traffic, the high horsepower vehicles are allowed to pass and ramp over the gap. If some of the cars do not make it then their car is either totaled or the 1st place jumper gets their pink slip. I can't believe they didn't mention this as its a big part in draw bridges.

  • Portland here. We have a few of them, but they're rarely opened that I've noticed. That is to say they're rarely opened when i'm down there (i'm not sure exactly how much they are used).

  • I bet it's nice to get paid good money to push buttons and stop traffic and you don't have to deal with personalities at an office! I'm in Seattle and we have quite a few draw bridges here. While they have made me late many times, it is quite awesome how they work.

  • What hp motors are they using ?

  • Yes I operate draw bridges & swing bridges I can email ya pics of them

  • I watched a bridge tender do this once at St. Augustine Florida!!!!!!

    This vid. doesn't show'em pull the locks though...

  • You a bridge tinder?

  • Cool Now I can Show people what I do

  • I never really knew what the motor and gears looked like. Great video.

  • Why isn't anybody replying to these drawbridge videos??? Anyway I liked this one a lot. Great video.

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