Bridge_tender

Bridge tender

Bridge tender

Occupation

A bridge tender operates and maintains a bridge to ensure the safe passage of water traffic and vehicle traffic on the bridge.[1] For a railroad bridge, the bridge tender is also responsible for rail traffic safety.[2]

A bridge keeper at Echtenerbrug who traditionally receives passage money

Moveable bridges typically have a bridge tender's house,[3] from which a bridge tender can observe traffic and operate the bridge, and may also be the employee's residence.

References

  1. [1]
    "Definition of BRIDGETENDER". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  2. [2]
    "CSX.com - Bridge Tender". www.csx.com. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  3. [3]
    "Bridge Tender's House at Selma, AL (built 1883-1884; listed on the NRHP) - RuralSWAlabama". RuralSWAlabama. Retrieved 2017-09-21.


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