Newport Transporter Bridge

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:accessibility wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:associated_with Newport's_industrial_history
gptkbp:averageTemperature 1,000 feet
steel wire
gptkbp:built 1902
1906
overcoming river navigation issues
gptkbp:capacity 6 vehicles
gptkbp:community_involvement local community engagement
gptkbp:communityEvents hosts events
gptkbp:constructionMaterial steel
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:River_Usk
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Grade I listed
gptkbp:cultural_significance important industrial heritage
gptkbp:culturalEvents hosts cultural events
gptkbp:design gptkb:C._H._Baker
gptkbp:electronicSystems one of the few remaining transporter bridges in the UK
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal
gptkbp:filmingLocation featured in several films
gptkbp:function vehicle and pedestrian transport
gptkbp:hasCharacter 1
gptkbp:height 60 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important_landmark_in_Newport
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Newport Transporter Bridge
gptkbp:length 1,200 feet
45 meters
gptkbp:lighting illuminated at night
gptkbp:localNames The Transporter
gptkbp:location gptkb:Newport,_Wales
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Newport_City_Council
annual inspections
gptkbp:maximum_speed 1.5 meters per second
gptkbp:nearby_attractions yes
gptkbp:opened 1906
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:photography popular
gptkbp:platforms available
gptkbp:purpose crossing_the_River_Usk
gptkbp:renovated 2000s
gptkbp:sacraments 1906
gptkbp:safety_features regular inspections
gptkbp:significantEvent World_War_II_use
gptkbp:style industrial
gptkbp:suspension cable-stayed
gptkbp:toll yes
gptkbp:tour offered
gptkbp:type transporter bridge
gptkbp:visitors available
attracts thousands annually