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, 5.7 km NW of Provincie Friesland, 10.1 km W of Tietjerk, 19.5 km NxNE 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.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Van Driel Mechatronica". Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ↑ "Neatorama". Retrieved 6 January 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Pinkerton, Lindsey (20 February 2009). "Strange Architecture: Bridge Design in the Netherlands". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
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