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Slauerhoffbrug

Bascule bridgesBridges completed in 2000Bridges in FrieslandBuildings and structures in LeeuwardenRoad bridges in the Netherlands
Steel bridges in the NetherlandsTransport in Leeuwarden
Slauerhoffbrug ‘Flying’ Drawbridge by Hindrik 1
Slauerhoffbrug ‘Flying’ Drawbridge by Hindrik 1

The Slauerhoffbrug (English: Slauerhoff Bridge) is a fully automatic bascule bridge (aka tail bridge) 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. The bridge uses two arms to swing a section of road in and out of place. The deck is 15 m by 15 m. It is painted in yellow and blue, representative of Leeuwarden's flag and seal. 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.

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Slauerhoffbrug
Slauerhoffweg, Leeuwarden

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Slauerhoffbrug

Slauerhoffweg
8912 AN Leeuwarden
Frisia, Netherlands
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Slauerhoffbrug ‘Flying’ Drawbridge by Hindrik 1
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