Bridge tender

A bridge tender, also known as a bridge keeper, 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 (2007)

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.

See also

• Toll house
• Toll booth
• Troll