Calumet River Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:Modernist
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Hugh_A._Mc_Culloch
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Chicago_River_system
gptkbp:builder gptkb:American_Bridge_Company
gptkbp:city gptkb:Chicago
gptkbp:community_events yes
gptkbp:community_impact connects neighborhoods
gptkbp:construction_cost $1.5 million
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:construction_started 1936
1938
gptkbp:coordinates 41.7403° N, 87.5531° W
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Calumet_River
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:Chicago_Landmark
gptkbp:cultural_significance local landmark
gptkbp:design cantilever
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Hugh_A._Mc_Culloch
gptkbp:educational_programs yes
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:4
yes
efficient
gptkbp:enforces monitored
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal
gptkbp:features drawbridge mechanism
gptkbp:function gptkb:transportation
gptkbp:historical_event opened during Great Depression
gptkbp:historical_significance high
important transportation route
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Calumet River Bridge
gptkbp:is_connected_to South Chicago neighborhood
gptkbp:is_maintained_by gptkb:Illinois_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:length 1,200 feet
gptkbp:lighting LED lights
gptkbp:local_government gptkb:City_of_Chicago
gptkbp:local_history part of Chicago's history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Calumet_River
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
state-maintained
gptkbp:notable_event annual bridge opening ceremony
gptkbp:opened 1938
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Lake_Shore_Drive
gptkbp:passenger_traffic high
motor vehicles
vehicular
traffic lights
gptkbp:photography popular
gptkbp:preservation_efforts ongoing
gptkbp:public_access yes
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:2000
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2000
gptkbp:safety_features guardrails
gptkbp:serves local traffic
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Industry
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:type movable bridge
gptkbp:used_by pedestrians
bicyclists
gptkbp:view gptkb:Calumet_Park
gptkbp:viewing_platform available
gptkbp:wing_configuration cantilever bridge
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Calumet_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5