Slauerhoffbrug

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 / 53.19850; 5.76583
Carries	Traffic
Crosses	Harlingervaart
Locale	Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Other name(s)	the 'Flying Drawbridge'
Characteristics
Design	Tail bridge[1]
Material	Iron and steel
Total length	15 m[2]
Width	15 m[2]
History
Designer	Van Driel Mechatronica
Opened	2000[3]
Location

The bridge uses two arms to swing a section of road in and out of place. The deck is 15 m by 15 m.[2] It 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”. 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.[1]

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  Slauerhoffbrug in down position.
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  Slauerhoffbrug is rising.