Severn Bridge

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:architect Mott,_Hay_and_Anderson
gptkbp:averageTemperature over 1,000 meters
gptkbp:built 1955-1966
gptkbp:colors blue
gptkbp:communityEvents often hosts local events
gptkbp:connects M48 motorway
gptkbp:constructionMaterial £8 million
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:River_Severn
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in films and media
gptkbp:design suspension bridge
gptkbp:designatedAs Grade I listed building
gptkbp:electronicSystems gptkb:Sir_William_Arrol_&_Co.
won several accolades.
crossing a wide estuary
gptkbp:emergencyServices access available
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affects local wildlife
high winds affect traffic
gptkbp:features two towers
gptkbp:height 136 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first major crossing of the River Severn
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Severn Bridge
gptkbp:inspiration for other bridge designs
gptkbp:landmark iconic structure
gptkbp:length 1,508 meters
gptkbp:localEconomy supports regional trade
gptkbp:location gptkb:England
gptkb:Wales
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Severn_River_Crossing_plc
regular inspections required
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:opened 1966
gptkbp:openedIn Queen Elizabeth II
gptkbp:partOf M4 motorway
gptkbp:passenger_traffic motor vehicles
managed by local authorities
over 20 million vehicles annually
gptkbp:photography popular spot
gptkbp:public_transport_access limited
gptkbp:publicTransport limited bus services available
gptkbp:renovated 2001-2002
gptkbp:route no
gptkbp:safetyFeatures barriers and lighting
gptkbp:scenicViews gptkb:Severn_Estuary
gptkbp:significance major transport link
gptkbp:suspension main span
gptkbp:toll yes
varies by vehicle type
located_on_the_English_side
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:viewpoint gptkb:Severn_Estuary