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

They reported she was driving recklessly, and crossed the center line on the Clay Wade Bailey bridge over the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky.

From Washington Times

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

From Reuters

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg