Forth Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:Sir_John_Fowler
Victorian engineering
gptkbp:architectural_style Victorian
gptkbp:associated_with Scottish culture
Scottish engineering
gptkbp:awards received multiple awards.
gptkbp:challenges significant during construction
gptkbp:color gptkb:red
gptkbp:construction_cost £3 million
gptkbp:construction_method cantilever construction
gptkbp:construction_started 1882
1890
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Firth_of_Forth
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Scotland
gptkbp:cultural_symbol yes
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_Benjamin_Baker
cantilever bridge
gptkbp:designated_as Category A listed building
gptkbp:events attended by dignitaries
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:stamps
films and media
gptkbp:first_train_crossing 1890
gptkbp:focus_area available for tourists
gptkbp:has_artwork gptkb:International_Orange
gptkbp:height 110 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important engineering feat
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Forth Bridge
gptkbp:influenced bridge design worldwide
gptkbp:inspiration art and literature
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:folklore
gptkbp:is_visible_from visible from Edinburgh
gptkbp:landmark yes
gptkbp:length 1.5 miles
suspension cables
2,467 meters
gptkbp:level gptkb:3
gptkbp:location gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
every 7 years
requires scaffolding
gptkbp:material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Forth_Rail_Bridge
gptkbp:open_to_public 1890
gptkbp:opened 1890
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Forth_Bridge_Group
gptkb:railway
gptkbp:passenger_traffic gptkb:railway
gptkbp:photography popular spot
gptkbp:safety_features modern upgrades
gptkbp:significance iconic structure
gptkbp:symbolizes Scottish identity
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:type cantilever bridge
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:used_by over 200 trains daily
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:Firth_of_Forth
2
1,006 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4