Astoria-Megler Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:averageTemperature no
gptkbp:awards multiple
gptkbp:built 1962
1966
gptkbp:climate high winds
gptkbp:colors blue
gptkbp:communityEvents yes
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Point_Ellice,_Washington
gptkb:Astoria,_Oregon
gptkbp:construction_cost $24 million
gptkbp:constructionMaterial steel
gptkbp:crosses Columbia_River_estuary
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of regional identity
gptkbp:design gptkb:Hugh_M._McClure
cantilevered through arch
gptkbp:emergencyServices yes
improved
gptkbp:environmental_impact studied
positive
gptkbp:fishSpecies yes
gptkbp:height 196 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance important transportation link
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Astoria-Megler Bridge
gptkbp:is_featured_in films
television shows
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:U.S._Route_101
gptkbp:is_used_in motor vehicle traffic
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Astoria,_Oregon
gptkbp:length 4.1 miles
gptkbp:lighting LED lights
gptkbp:localLegends haunted bridge stories
gptkbp:location gptkb:Columbia_River
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Oregon_Department_of_Transportation
regular inspections
gptkbp:nearby_attractions yes
gptkbp:opened 1966
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Oregon_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:parking limited
gptkbp:passenger_traffic vehicles
approximately 20,000 vehicles per day
gptkbp:photography tourists
gptkbp:public_transport_access yes
limited
gptkbp:renovated 1990s
yes
gptkbp:scenicViews Pacific_Northwest
gptkbp:significance longest_continuous_truss_bridge_in_North_America
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Astoria_viewpoint
gptkbp:suspension no
gptkbp:toll no
gptkbp:viewpoint gptkb:Astoria_Riverwalk
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear thousands
gptkbp:wildlife no