Bailey bridge

American  

noun

1. a temporary bridge formed of prefabricated, interchangeable, steel truss panels bolted together.

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Bailey bridge British  

noun

1. a temporary bridge made of prefabricated steel panels that can be rapidly assembled

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Etymology

Origin of Bailey bridge

Named after Sir Donald Bailey (1901–85), British engineer, its designer

Example Sentences

It would likely take the form of a prefabricated truss bridge known as a Bailey bridge, he said.

From Reuters • May 25, 2013

Field Marshal Montgomery calls the Bailey bridge "quite the best thing in its line we have ever had."

From Time Magazine Archive

A half-mile Bailey bridge and two quarter-mile pontoon bridges were built to enable pilgrims to bathe on both sides of the river.

From Time Magazine Archive

A half mile below the house, the dirt road leading to the Miller farm crossed the creek on an old military Bailey bridge.

From The Blue Ghost Mystery by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)

Rick, Scotty, Barby, Jan, and the Millers walked leisurely along the slow-moving creek, down the dirt road to the old Bailey bridge.

From The Blue Ghost Mystery by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)