Kosciuszko Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:awards received multiple accolades
gptkbp:building_type steel and concrete
gptkbp:challenges navigating existing infrastructure
gptkbp:community_engagement public meetings held
gptkbp:community_impact improved connectivity
gptkbp:connects Brooklyn and Queens
gptkbp:construction_cost $555 million
gptkbp:construction_impact_on_environment minimal disturbance
gptkbp:construction_material reinforced concrete
state-of-the-art techniques
gptkbp:construction_method advanced engineering methods
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2011
2 years
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Newtown_Creek
gptkbp:design gptkb:HNTB_Corporation
75 years
gptkbp:design_feature aesthetic lighting
gptkbp:environmental_impact mitigated
gptkbp:features bike lanes
pedestrian walkways
gptkbp:funding state and federal funds
gptkbp:future_plans maintenance upgrades
gptkbp:has_public_transport limited
gptkbp:height 135 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance critical for traffic flow
named after a Polish hero
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kosciuszko Bridge
gptkbp:impact temporary road closures
gptkbp:inspiration modern aesthetics
gptkbp:is_maintained_by gptkb:New_York_State_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:is_open_to April 2013
gptkbp:landmark not a designated landmark
gptkbp:length 1,800 feet
gptkbp:local_economy boosted local businesses
gptkbp:local_government gptkb:City_of_New_York
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Tadeusz_Kościuszko
gptkbp:open_to_public April 2017
gptkbp:opened gptkb:2013
gptkbp:opened_for_traffic gptkb:2017
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Interstate_278
gptkbp:passenger_traffic gptkb:vehicles
approximately 140,000 vehicles per day
integrated traffic systems
gptkbp:project_manager gptkb:New_York_State_Thruway_Authority
gptkbp:public_access yes
gptkbp:public_perception generally positive
gptkbp:replaces old Kosciuszko Bridge
gptkbp:safety_features modern safety standards
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:Newtown_Creek
gptkbp:significance major transportation route
gptkbp:speed 50 mph
gptkbp:traffic_lanes 6 lanes
gptkbp:traffic_safety improved accident rates
gptkbp:type cable-stayed bridge
gptkbp:view gptkb:Manhattan_skyline
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kosciuszko
gptkb:General_Kosciuszko
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6