Slauerhoffbrug

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Slauerhoffbrug
Slauerhoffbrug ‘Flying’ Drawbridge by Hindrik 1.jpg
Bridge raised for river traffic.
Coordinates Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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]
Slauerhoffbrug in down position.
Slauerhoffbrug is raising.

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]

See also

References

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External links

  • 4 Photos of bridge up from different angles
  • 1 Photo very similar to article, but larger image
  • 3 Photos of bridge up
  • 1 Photo of bridge up from road
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