Forth Road Bridge

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Sir_Ove_Arup
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Forth_Bridge
gptkbp:averageTemperature 1,500 meters
gptkbp:bicycleParking yes
gptkbp:communityEvents hosted events and activities
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1964
steel and concrete
cantilevered construction
£19 million
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1958
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Firth_of_Forth
gptkbp:culturalEvents light shows and celebrations held
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in films and literature
gptkbp:design suspension bridge
120 years
gptkbp:electronicSystems gptkb:Sir_William_Arrol_&_Co.
multiple awards received
use of advanced materials and techniques
gptkbp:emergencyServices accessible for emergency vehicles
gptkbp:environmentalImpact studies conducted on local wildlife
gptkbp:height 156 feet
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important engineering achievement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Forth Road Bridge
gptkbp:landmark national landmark
gptkbp:length 2.5 miles
gptkbp:localEconomy boosts local tourism and commerce
gptkbp:localHistory temporary closures for maintenance
gptkbp:location gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Forth_Estuary_Transport_Authority
ongoing inspections
gptkbp:majorIndustry 1,006 meters
gptkbp:opened 1964
gptkbp:openedIn Queen Elizabeth II
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Transport_Scotland
gptkbp:passenger_traffic road traffic
two lanes
occasional closures due to high winds
over 24 million vehicles annually
gptkbp:photography popular photography location
gptkbp:public_transport_access yes
gptkbp:publicTransport bus services available
gptkbp:renovated major renovations in 2011
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Forth_Replacement_Crossing
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 0.5 meters
gptkbp:safetyFeatures wind monitoring system
gptkbp:significance major transport link
gptkbp:suspension 1,006 meters
gptkbp:toll free
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:visitors multiple viewpoints available
gptkbp:width 30 feet