Maracaibo Bridge

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:access provides_access_to_Maracaibo_city
gptkbp:built 4 years
constructed by a consortium of companies
gptkbp:communityImpact impact on local communities
gptkbp:constructionMaterial approximately $20 million
local materials used
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1958
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Lake_Maracaibo
gptkbp:culturalEvents site for cultural events
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of regional development
gptkbp:design distinctive design features
Hermann_Sörgel
Hermann_Sörgel's_design
gptkbp:electronicSystems faced engineering challenges during construction
notable engineering achievement
received engineering awards
modern engineering style
gptkbp:emergencyServices access for emergency services
gptkbp:environmentalImpact impact on local ecology
gptkbp:features two lanes in each direction
gptkbp:function road transportation
gptkbp:futurePlans future plans for upgrades
gptkbp:height 60 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance historical_significance_in_Venezuelan_infrastructure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Maracaibo Bridge
gptkbp:inspiration inspired by other major bridges
gptkbp:landmark important_landmark_in_Venezuela
gptkbp:length 8.7 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting illuminated at night
gptkbp:localEconomy boosts local economy
gptkbp:location Maracaibo,_Venezuela
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
regular maintenance schedule
gptkbp:material steel and concrete
gptkbp:nickname General_Rafael_Urdaneta_Bridge
gptkbp:opened 1962
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Venezuelan_government
gptkbp:passenger_traffic vehicles
over 30,000 vehicles per day
traffic management systems in place
has experienced traffic incidents
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photography
gptkbp:publicPerception generally positive public perception
gptkbp:publicTransport supports public transport routes
gptkbp:renovated underwent renovations in 2005
gptkbp:safetyFeatures includes safety barriers
gptkbp:significance connects_Zulia_state_with_the_rest_of_Venezuela
gptkbp:toll no toll required
gptkbp:tourism contributes to local tourism
gptkbp:type cable-stayed bridge
gptkbp:viewpoint popular viewpoint for tourists
gptkbp:visibility visible_from_many_parts_of_Maracaibo