This study deals with the basic concepts and steps involved within the design and analysis of a swing bridge. There are different types of movable bridges used worldwide in field of bridge construction, while swing bridge can be a better alternative from the point of view of safety as well as economy. As we all know now days waterway transportation is quite famous and very useful to shorten the d istances. Generally when we talk about water way transportation we assume about a ship crossing the river or a bridge over it for vehicular traffic, but assume if both can be achieve at a same time and same location. Main purpose of this study is to provide information about the swing bridge and promote its use in construction of bridges.