Rafael Urdaneta Bridge

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:accessibility improved regional connectivity
gptkbp:built completed in 8 years
gptkbp:communityEvents site for local celebrations
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local input during planning stages
gptkbp:connects Maracaibo_and_La_Cienaga
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1962
estimated at $30 million
cantilever construction
locally sourced materials
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1954
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Lake_Maracaibo
gptkbp:culturalHeritage represents_Zulia_State's_identity
gptkbp:culturalImpact symbol of regional pride
gptkbp:design gptkb:Hernán_de_Villalobos
modern engineering
distinctive arch shape
gptkbp:electronicSystems subject of academic research
pioneered new techniques
received multiple accolades
overcoming_Lake_Maracaibo's_depth
gptkbp:emergencyServices accessible for first responders
gptkbp:environmentalImpact conducted to assess impact
studied for ecological effects
gptkbp:futurePlans upgrades and expansions proposed.
gptkbp:height 60 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part_of_Venezuela's_infrastructure_development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rafael Urdaneta Bridge
gptkbp:impact facilitated commerce in the region
gptkbp:inspiration for future bridge designs
gptkbp:landmark in_Zulia_State
gptkbp:length 8.7 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting illuminated at night
gptkbp:localLegends associated with folklore
gptkbp:location gptkb:Venezuela
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
regular inspections conducted
gptkbp:material steel and concrete
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Rafael_Urdaneta
gptkbp:opened 1962
gptkbp:openedIn President_Rómulo_Betancourt
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Government_of_Venezuela
gptkbp:passenger_traffic monitored regularly
vehicles
approximately 30,000 vehicles per day
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:politicalRole a source of local pride
gptkbp:publicAccess open to all vehicles
gptkbp:publicTransport integrated into local transit systems
gptkbp:renovated completed in 2000s
gptkbp:safetyFeatures modern safety standards
gptkbp:significance important transportation link
gptkbp:tourism boosted local economy
gptkbp:type cable-stayed bridge
gptkbp:viewpoint popular tourist attraction