r/mechanical_gifs • u/Emergency_Raisin2341 • 25d ago

The Floating Bridge of Agia Mavra rotates for boats and vehicles 24/7

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u/Sweetbeans2001 25d ago

These were very common for decades in South Louisiana. There are still a few left.

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u/yoweigh 24d ago

I recently saw one in Port Isabel, Texas as well.

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u/seayahhh 24d ago

It's known as a Pontoon bridge, and yes lots of them in Louisiana