Puente de las Américas

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:built 1959
1962
advanced construction techniques
gptkbp:completed 1962
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Panama_City
gptkb:Balboa
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Panama_Bay
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol_of_Panama's_development
gptkbp:features two lanes in each direction
gptkbp:has scenic views
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on photographers
gptkbp:hasClient North_and_South_America
gptkbp:height 40 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Puente de las Américas
gptkbp:influenced American_engineering
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Golden_Gate_Bridge
gptkbp:is_a tourist attraction
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of a grand opening ceremony
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of economic growth
Panama's_transportation_network
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for sightseeing.
gptkbp:is_a_route_for commercial vehicles
regional connectivity
gptkbp:is_a_site_for cultural events
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of Panama's_engineering_capabilities
gptkbp:is_designed_to gptkb:Hermann_J._Schmitt
earthquakes
facilitate movement across the canal
gptkbp:is_essential_for Panama's_economy
tourism_in_Panama
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:U.S._government
gptkbp:is_known_for its architectural design
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Panama
gptkbp:is_open_to February 15, 1962
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Pan-American_Highway
Panama's_infrastructure
gptkbp:is_recognized_for an engineering feat
gptkbp:is_referenced_in trade routes
gptkbp:is_used_in military transport during construction
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Panama_City
Panama_Canal_visitors
gptkbp:length 1,050 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Panama_Canal
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Ministry_of_Public_Works_of_Panama
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:opened 1962
gptkbp:openedIn President_Roberto_Chiari
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Government_of_Panama
gptkbp:passenger_traffic approximately 30,000 vehicles per day
gptkbp:previousName the_Americas
gptkbp:project gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
the 20th century
Panama's_economy
gptkbp:replacedBy ferry service
gptkbp:serves vehicular traffic
pedestrian traffic
gptkbp:significance important transportation link
gptkbp:type cable-stayed bridge
gptkbp:viewpoint gptkb:Amador_Causeway