Question

what is a pontoon bridge?

Answer 1

A pontoon bridge, also known as a floating bridge, uses floats or shallow-draft boats to support a continuous deck for pedestrian and vehicle travel. The buoyancy of the supports limits the maximum load they can carry. Most pontoon bridges are temporary, used in wartime and civil emergencies

Answer 2

A pontoon bridge is a temporary bridge using floats or shallow draft boats used in wartime and civil emergencies. People were using the bridge to quickly cross over the Ebro river before the Fascist army opened fire.