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Oct 28, 2020

Discussions about movable bridges tend to focus on materials, mechanisms and maintenance. A moveable bridge is categorized as any bridge that changes position or shape to allow boats to pass.

Oct 1, 2020

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The Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America. Historians will tell you that if you are lucky enough to travel the waterway, you’ll see living history. Only 10 percent...

Mar 4, 2020

People across the United States are reaching for their running shoes, hiking sandals and sneakers, making sure their bike tires are full of air and stocking up on sunscreen, insect repellent and clothes made with wicking...

Feb 26, 2020

There are approximately 614,387 bridges in the United States. In contrast to their stationary cousins, movable bridges have the ability to change position (and sometimes shape) to accommodate road and river traffic.

Aug 28, 2019

One of our most recent projects was a vehicle bascule bridge in Michigan City, Indiana. It was a job Composite Advantage did not anticipate. An emergency arose when the bridge, which is over a river that flows into Lake Michigan,...

Jul 24, 2019

Other bridges move out of the way! The latest specialty bridge is coming. That is, movable bridges of course. We have already briefly discussed a few types of movable bridges in our other blogs, including bascule, transporter,...

May 30, 2019

Have you ever told your parents or spouse that you will “cross that bridge when you get there?” Well, that time is sooner than you thought because now bridges themselves can move. Yes, we are talking about movable bridges,...

Oct 13, 2016

Last month, I exhibited at the 2016 Biennial Movable Bridge Symposium (MBS), sponsored by Heavy Movable Structures, Inc. This is a refreshing and fairly unique conference and trade show. It's organized by a group of people and...