Roebling's Sacramento Bridge

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Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:Washington_Roebling
case study
cable-stayed
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:California_Gold_Rush
gptkbp:challenges river currents
gptkbp:closed gptkb:1986
gptkbp:community_impact economic growth
gptkbp:construction_material iron and steel
gptkbp:construction_method suspension
gptkbp:construction_started 1865
1868
3 years
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Sacramento_River
gptkbp:cultural_heritage California history
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of engineering innovation
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:1990
gptkbp:design_features ornate details
gptkbp:design_influence gptkb:Brooklyn_Bridge
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:John_A._Roebling
gptkbp:engineering_society_recognition gptkb:ASCE_landmark
gptkbp:has_public_transport limited
gptkbp:height 80 feet
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:historical_research ongoing
gptkbp:historical_significance engineering landmark
gptkbp:history gptkb:historical_landmark
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roebling's Sacramento Bridge
gptkbp:infrastructure gptkb:transportation
gptkbp:innovation wire cable technology
gptkbp:inspiration future suspension bridges
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for stone piers
gptkbp:landmark yes
gptkbp:legacy inspired future engineers
influenced modern bridge design
gptkbp:length 1,200 feet
wire cables
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Roebling_Bridge
gptkbp:location gptkb:Sacramento,_California
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:City_of_Sacramento
gptkbp:material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:towers
gptkbp:opened 1868
gptkbp:original_purpose crossing the Sacramento River
gptkbp:passenger_traffic high
gptkbp:preservation_efforts none successful
gptkbp:public_access no longer accessible
gptkbp:public_interest gptkb:historical_significance
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Tower_Bridge
gptkbp:revival not completed
gptkbp:significance gptkb:first_wire-cable_suspension_bridge_in_the_U._S.
gptkbp:style gptkb:Gothic_Revival
Victorian
gptkbp:symbol engineering achievement
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:historical_site
gptkbp:type gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:used_for vehicular traffic
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_A._Roebling
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5