pontoon bridges

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Scope note
Bridges, generally temporary, with decks supported on low flat-bottomed or hollow floats, often used by the military for river crossings. Permanent pontoon bridges may be used for crossings where it is not feasible to suspend a bridge from anchored piers.
pontoon bridges
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024