Slauerhoffbrug
Bridge in Leeuwarden, Netherlands
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The Slauerhoffbrug (English: Slauerhoff Bridge) is a fully automatic bascule bridge (aka tail bridge)[1] in the city of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. It is a road bridge that carries the Slauerhoffweg (named after J. Slauerhoff) over the Harlingervaart. It was completed in 2000.
Slauerhoffbrug | |
|---|---|
Bridge raised for river traffic. | |
| Coordinates | 53.19850°N 5.76583°E |
| Carries | Traffic |
| Crosses | Harlingervaart |
| Locale | Leeuwarden, Netherlands |
| Other name | the 'Flying Drawbridge' or Frog Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Tail bridge[1] |
| Material | Iron and steel |
| Total length | 15 m (49 ft)[2] |
| Width | 15 m (49 ft)[2] |
| History | |
| Designer | Van Driel Mechatronica |
| Opened | 2000[3] |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Slauerhoffbrug | |
The bridge uses two arms to swing a 15-by-15-metre (49 ft × 49 ft) section of road in and out of place.[2] The lift arms are oriented diagonally to the road. The bridge is painted in yellow and blue, representative of Leeuwarden's flag and seal.[1] This movable bridge is also known as the “Slauerhoffbrug ‘Flying’ Drawbridge” or Frog Bridge (Dutch: Kikkerbrug), the last because of its shape in the down position. 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 allows water traffic to pass while only briefly blocking road traffic.[1]
Slauerhoffbrug in down position.
Slauerhoffbrug rising.
