SR 520 Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:awards multiple engineering awards
gptkbp:challenges deep water construction
gptkbp:community_engagement public meetings held
gptkbp:community_impact improved regional connectivity
gptkbp:connects Seattle and Redmond
gptkbp:conservation conducted prior to construction
gptkbp:construction_cost $4.65 billion
gptkbp:construction_crew_size hundreds of workers
gptkbp:construction_material concrete and steel
gptkbp:construction_method incremental launching
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2006
4 years
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Lake_Washington
gptkbp:cultural_significance important regional infrastructure
gptkbp:design gptkb:HNTB_Corporation
post-tensioned concrete
gptkbp:emergency_services yes
6 lanes
gptkbp:enforces monitored by WSDOT
gptkbp:environmental_impact mitigated through various programs
gptkbp:features dedicated transit lanes
gptkbp:funding state and federal funds
gptkbp:future_plans potential expansion projects
gptkbp:has_public_transport yes
gptkbp:has_toll yes
gptkbp:height 240 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance modern engineering achievement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SR 520 Bridge
gptkbp:impact temporary road closures
gptkbp:landmark not a designated landmark
gptkbp:length 1.4 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Washington,_USA
gptkbp:main_span_length 580 feet
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Washington_State_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:open_to_public July 2010
gptkbp:opened gptkb:2010
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Washington_State_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:State_Route_520
gptkbp:passenger_traffic intelligent transportation systems
approximately 100,000 vehicles per day
gptkbp:projected_lifespan 75 years
gptkbp:public_feedback generally positive
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:old_SR_520_floating_bridge
gptkbp:safety_features emergency lanes
gptkbp:scenic_views Lake Washington and surrounding areas
gptkbp:sustainability_features green construction practices
gptkbp:toll_rate varies by vehicle type
gptkbp:traffic_patterns analyzed post-opening
gptkbp:type cable-stayed bridge
gptkbp:uses gptkb:vehicles
bicycles
pedestrians
gptkbp:weather_resilience designed for high winds and seismic activity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Evergreen_Point_Floating_Bridge
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6