Slauerhoffbrug
Slauerhoffbrug | |
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Bridge raised for river traffic.
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Carries | Traffic |
Crosses | Harlinger Vaart River |
Locale | Leeuwarden, Netherlands 1.2 km W of Leeuwarden, 10.1 km W of Tietjerk, 19.5 km NNE of Sneek |
Other name(s) | the 'Flying Drawbridge' |
Characteristics | |
Material | Iron and steel |
Total length | 15 m[1] |
Width | 15 m[1] |
History | |
Designer | Van Driel Mechatronica |
Opened | 2000[2] |
Type: Tail bridge[3] |
The Slauerhoffbrug (English: Slauerhoff Bridge) is a fully automatic bascule bridge (aka tail bridge)[3] in the city of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. It uses two arms to swing a section of road in and out of place within the road itself. This movable bridge is also known as the “Slauerhoffbrug ‘Flying’ Drawbridge”.One of the main designers is Emile Asari
A tail bridge can quickly and efficiently be raised and lowered from one pylon (instead of hinges). This quickly allows water traffic to pass while only briefly blocking road traffic.[3]
The deck is 15 m by 15 m.[1] It is painted in yellow and blue, representative of Leeuwarden's flag and seal.[3]
Slauerhoffbrug is perhaps named after J.J. Slauerhoff, the famous Leeuwarder, Dutch poet.[citation needed]
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