Slauerhoffbrug
| Slauerhoffbrug | |
|---|---|
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Bridge raised for river traffic. | |
| Coordinates | 53°11′55″N 5°45′57″E / 53.19850°N 5.76583°ECoordinates: 53°11′55″N 5°45′57″E / 53.19850°N 5.76583°E |
| 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 named after J.J. Slauerhoff, the famous Leeuwarder, Dutch poet.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Van Driel Mechatronica". Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ↑ "Neatorama". Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 Pinkerton, Lindsey (20 February 2009). "Strange Architecture: Bridge Design in the Netherlands". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
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- 3 Photos of bridge up
- 1 Photo of bridge up from road
- Slauerhoffbrug opening and closing
- timelapse of the bridge in action
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