Friday, April 26, 2013

Slauerhoffbrug Bridge in Leeuwarden, Netherlands


This a "tail bridge" in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, which uses two arms to swing a section of road in and out of place within the road itself. It is also known as the “Slauerhoffbrug ‘Flying’ Drawbridge”.

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 stalling road traffic.

More here: Slauerhoffbrug Bridge in Leeuwarden, Netherlands 
                  Strange Architecture: Bridge Design in the Netherlands

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