Dundee Railway Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:engineers
gptkb:William_Arrol
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by train
gptkbp:artistic_vision depicted in various artworks
gptkbp:associated_with Dundee to Perth railway line
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Sir_William_Arrol_&_Co.
gptkbp:challenges spanning the Firth of Tay
gptkbp:community_events site for local events
gptkbp:community_role connects communities across the river
gptkbp:construction_material iron and steel
gptkbp:construction_method cantilever construction
gptkbp:construction_started 1872
1878
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Firth_of_Tay
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Scotland's industrial heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in local art
gptkbp:cultural_symbol symbol of Dundee's industrial heritage
gptkbp:design cantilever
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:Victorian_era
gptkbp:design_features ornate ironwork
gptkbp:educational_value used for educational purposes in engineering studies
gptkbp:engineering_recognition recognized for engineering excellence
gptkbp:environmental_impact considered in planning
gptkbp:flood_impact designed to withstand flooding
gptkbp:function railway bridge
gptkbp:future_plans plans for continued use and maintenance
gptkbp:has_public_transport serves as a public transport route
gptkbp:height 40 meters
gptkbp:historical_event witnessed significant railway history
gptkbp:historical_significance listed as a category A building
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dundee Railway Bridge
gptkbp:innovation advanced for its time
gptkbp:inspiration inspired other bridge designs
gptkbp:is_visible_from visible from many locations in Dundee
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Dundee_skyline
gptkbp:length 1,500 meters
gptkbp:local_history important in local history
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Tay_Rail_Bridge
gptkbp:location gptkb:Dundee,_Scotland
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
ongoing maintenance since opening
gptkbp:material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:opened 1878
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Network_Rail
gptkbp:passenger_traffic rail traffic
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
photogenic structure
gptkbp:railway_line part of the East Coast Main Line
gptkbp:renovation 2000s
gptkbp:replaced_by original wooden bridge
gptkbp:safety_features modern safety standards
gptkbp:significance important transport link
gptkbp:style Victorian architecture
gptkbp:sustainability considered in sustainability assessments
gptkbp:tourism_impact boosts local economy
gptkbp:viewpoint popular tourist attraction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sir_William_Arrol
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6