Eads Bridge

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:awards none
gptkbp:built 1867
1874
river navigation
cantilevered arch
gptkbp:civicEngagement important for local economy
gptkbp:community_impact enhanced connectivity
gptkbp:connects gptkb:East_St._Louis,_Illinois
gptkbp:construction_cost $1.5 million
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Mississippi_River
gptkbp:cultural_heritage National_Historic_Landmark
part_of_St._Louis_history
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol_of_St._Louis
gptkbp:design gptkb:James_B._Eads
gptkbp:famous_for its unique design
its innovative design
gptkbp:hasCharacter gptkb:arch_bridge
gptkbp:height 135 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance important engineering achievement
gptkbp:historicalEvent witnessed significant events
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eads Bridge
gptkbp:influenced future bridge designs
gptkbp:inspiration other bridge projects
gptkbp:is_used_in rail and road traffic
gptkbp:landmark recognized landmark
gptkbp:launchDate July 4, 1874
gptkbp:length 6,442 feet
gptkbp:lighting subject to flooding
decorative lighting installed
gptkbp:localNames gptkb:Eads_Bridge
gptkbp:location gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:City_of_St._Louis
ongoing
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:nearby_attractions yes
gptkbp:notable_event opening ceremony
gptkbp:notable_feature two main arches
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:James_B._Eads
gptkbp:opened 1874
gptkbp:owner gptkb:City_of_St._Louis
gptkbp:passenger_traffic high
vehicles and pedestrians
October 1874
gptkbp:productionCompany gptkb:James_B._Eads_Company
over 1,000
gptkbp:provides_access_to yes
gptkbp:public_transport_access yes
gptkbp:purpose to facilitate trade
gptkbp:renovated 2002
to improve safety
gptkbp:safety_features railings and lighting
gptkbp:significance first bridge to use steel as a primary material
gptkbp:style arch
gptkbp:surrounding_area available
gptkbp:technology first_steel_bridge_in_the_U.S.
gptkbp:type steel arch bridge