Rakaia River Bridge

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:architect unknown
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Rakaia_township
gptkbp:builder Fletcher Construction
gptkbp:built 1995
1997
gptkbp:communityEvents community gatherings
gptkbp:connects Rakaia_and_Ashburton
gptkbp:construction_cost estimated 10 million NZD
gptkbp:coordinates -43.7431, 172.1882
gptkbp:country gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Rakaia_River
gptkbp:cultural_significance local heritage
gptkbp:design cantilever
gptkbp:designatedAs State Highway 1
gptkbp:electronicSystems modern construction methods
gptkbp:emergencyServices available
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal
flood resistant
gptkbp:features pedestrian walkway
gptkbp:feedback positive
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades planned
gptkbp:height 20 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance modern engineering achievement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rakaia River Bridge
gptkbp:is_used_in commuting
gptkbp:landmark recognized landmark
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:lighting LED lights
gptkbp:location gptkb:Rakaia_River
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:New_Zealand_Transport_Agency
regular inspections
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:nearby_attractions yes
gptkbp:opened 1997
gptkbp:openedIn local government officials
gptkbp:passenger_traffic motor vehicles
traffic lights
approximately 10,000 vehicles per day
gptkbp:photography popular
gptkbp:public_transport_access buses
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:old_Rakaia_River_Bridge
gptkbp:safety_features guard rails
gptkbp:scenicViews gptkb:Canterbury_Plains
gptkbp:significance important transport link
gptkbp:type road bridge
gptkbp:viewpoint scenic views of the river