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Mine is a hinged bridge that spans about 4 feet. On the hinged end, the pivot point of the hinges is about 1 inch above rail level, so when the bridge is raised, the two rail-ends move apart a bit. That way, a minimum gap can be maintained, and alignment is not a problem. Hinges must be large enough (I used 4-inch long strap hinges) to prevent movement. Current is maintained with jumpers, and the comman rail has a switch that breaks the current when the bridge is up. The other end drops into an adjustable nest to allow proper position of the rails. This end is at a block junction, so feeders aren't necessary. Good luck. Ken, Grand Rapids MI.
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