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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bridge
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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HNTB Corporation involved in design
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gptkbp:challenges
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weather delays during construction
crossing the Chesapeake Bay
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gptkbp:closed
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high winds
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gptkbp:community_events
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hosts community events and festivals.
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gptkbp:connects
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gptkb:Annapolis,_Maryland
gptkb:Sandy_Point_State_Park
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gptkbp:construction_cost
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$200 million
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gptkbp:construction_material
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steel and concrete
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gptkbp:construction_method
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cantilevered design
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gptkbp:construction_started
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gptkb:1949
gptkb:1958
gptkb:1963
approximately 6 years
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gptkbp:crosses
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gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of Maryland
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Richard_A._Dyer
gptkb:Richard_M._Dattner
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gptkbp:emergency_services
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yes
has emergency response protocols
has emergency lanes
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gptkbp:employees
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over 1,000 workers involved
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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studies conducted prior to construction
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gptkbp:famous_for
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its scenic views
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gptkbp:features
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scenic views
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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fishing allowed from designated areas
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gptkbp:has_a_drawbridge
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no
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gptkbp:has_a_pedestrian_walkway
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no
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gptkbp:has_public_transport
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limited pedestrian access
no public transit options
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gptkbp:has_toll
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yes
$2.50 for two-axle vehicles
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gptkbp:height
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186 feet
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge
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gptkbp:inspiration
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for other bridge designs
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gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for
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fishing and crabbing
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gptkbp:is_a_subject_of
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gptkb:songs
gptkb:literature
gptkb:educational_programs
gptkb:artworks
gptkb:photography
community events
local folklore
environmental studies
public discussions
historical studies
transportation planning
safety campaigns
traffic reports
government studies
engineering studies
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gptkbp:is_a_vital_link_for
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gptkb:Eastern_Shore_of_Maryland
Western Shore of Maryland
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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postcards
various films and media
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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breathtaking views
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gptkbp:is_maintained_by
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gptkb:Maryland_Transportation_Authority
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by
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traffic cameras
equipped with weather monitoring systems
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay_Bridge-Tunnel_system
gptkb:U._S._Route_1
gptkb:U._S._Route_29
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gptkbp:is_visible_from
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visible from miles away
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gptkbp:landmark
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yes
designated as a historic landmark
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gptkbp:length
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over 10,000 feet
not a cable-stayed bridge
4.3 miles
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gptkbp:local_economy
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supports local tourism and economy
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay
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gptkbp:maintenance
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gptkb:Maryland_Transportation_Authority
regular inspections and maintenance
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gptkbp:max_speed
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55 mph
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Bay_Bridge
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gptkbp:open_to_public
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July 30, 1964
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gptkbp:opened
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gptkb:1964
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gptkbp:parking
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no bicycle access
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:U._S._Route_1
gptkb:U._S._Route_29
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gptkbp:passenger_traffic
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utilizes electronic toll collection
over 25 million vehicles annually
can experience heavy traffic during peak times
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gptkbp:public_perception
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widely regarded as an engineering marvel
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gptkbp:renovation
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multiple renovations since opening
multiple over the years
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gptkbp:safety_features
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barrier rails
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gptkbp:scenic_views
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part of scenic byway routes in Maryland
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gptkbp:significance
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major transportation route
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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yes
popular for sightseeing
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:bridge
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gptkbp:used_for
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vehicle traffic
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gptkbp:view
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gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay_Bridge_Welcome_Center
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gptkbp:weather_conditions
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can affect traffic
can be affected by high winds
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gptkbp:wildlife
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impact on local wildlife studied
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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two main spans
suspension bridge with cantilevered sections
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:US_Route_50
gptkb:Maryland's_1st_congressional_district
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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