Houghton Lift Bridge

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:architect gptkb:HNTB_Corporation
gptkbp:built 2010
2012
gptkbp:connects Houghton_and_Hancock
gptkbp:construction_cost $25 million
gptkbp:critical_reception emergency evacuations
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Portage_Lake
gptkbp:design cable-stayed bridge
gptkbp:electronicSystems gptkb:HNTB_Corporation
gptkbp:features pedestrian walkway
lift span
bicycle lane
gptkbp:floors 30 feet
gptkbp:height 100 feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Houghton Lift Bridge
gptkbp:is_a iconic structure
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for photography
gptkbp:is_a_route_for commuters
tourists visiting the area
gptkbp:is_a_site_for community events
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of Houghton_community
gptkbp:is_designed_to gptkb:HNTB_Corporation
harsh weather conditions
accommodate large vessels
gptkbp:is_equipped_with traffic signals
gptkbp:is_featured_in blue and white
local tourism materials
gptkbp:is_known_for its unique design
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:U.S._Route_41
Michigan's_infrastructure
Portage_Lake_Lift_Bridge_system
gptkbp:is_recognized_for gptkb:American_Society_of_Civil_Engineers
gptkbp:is_referenced_in local economy
gptkbp:is_used_in emergency services access
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Houghton_County
gptkbp:launchDate November 15, 2012
gptkbp:length 1,325 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Houghton,_Michigan
gptkbp:maintainedBy MDOT
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Michigan_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:opened November 15, 2012
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Michigan_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:passenger_traffic motor vehicles
approximately 10,000 vehicles per day
gptkbp:provides_access_to gptkb:Keweenaw_Peninsula
gptkbp:replacedBy Old Houghton Bridge
gptkbp:sacraments November 2012
gptkbp:serves gptkb:Michigan_Technological_University
gptkbp:significantEvent in the region.
gptkbp:type movable bridge
gptkbp:uses steel and concrete
gptkbp:width 54 feet