These bridges are still today operated exclusively by human energy. Introducing a crank in the center of the bridge, the bridge operator activates a toothed wheel which moves around a fixed crown. As soon as the bridge starts to turn, it rests solely on the central lens, a sort of bronze pivot 10 cm in diameter. The rotating bridge is therefore an astonishing example of balance.
cirkwi.com/fr/point-interet/271315-pont-tournant-de-strepy-bracquegnies

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Willem VS

December 25, 2022

Known in Belgium as Swing Bridge Rue Amé Raulier.
Type of artwork: bridge
Type of bridge: Swing bridge
Located in waterway: Canal du center (B)
Status: is in use
Located in Country: Belgium
Address: Rue Amé Raulier 7110 La Louvière Belgium
Permissible Cemt class: Cemt class I
Nearby: Boat lift 3 Strépy-Bracquegnies
Nearby: Boat lift 4 Thieu
binnenvaartinbeeld.com/nl/canal_du_centre_b/rotating bridge_rue_ame_raulier

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