Severn Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:Sir_William_Arrol_&_Co.
gptkbp:architect Mott, Hay and Anderson
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Severn_River_Crossing
gptkbp:awards won several accolades.
gptkbp:building_type suspension
gptkbp:challenges crossing a wide estuary
gptkbp:climate_impact high winds can cause closures
gptkbp:community_events held nearby
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1961
gptkb:1966
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:River_Severn
gptkbp:cultural_events celebrations held annually
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of connection between England and Wales
gptkbp:design gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:design_feature two towers
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:Grade_I_listed_building
gptkbp:emergency_services yes
gptkbp:enforces frequent due to high volume
gptkbp:environmental_impact studies conducted
gptkbp:has_public_transport limited
gptkbp:has_toll yes
gptkbp:height 136 meters
gptkbp:historical_event site of protests against tolls
gptkbp:historical_significance first major bridge over the Severn
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Severn Bridge
gptkbp:inspiration other suspension bridges
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:M48_motorway
gptkbp:landmark yes
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
1,508 meters
gptkbp:lighting illuminated at night
gptkbp:local_economy boosts tourism
gptkbp:location gptkb:England
gptkb:Wales
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Severn_River_Crossing_plc
gptkbp:media_appearances featured in films and documentaries
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_II
gptkb:1966
gptkbp:parking no
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Severn_Bridge_Group
M4 motorway
gptkbp:passenger_traffic motor vehicles
implemented during peak times
over 25 million vehicles annually
gptkbp:photography yes
gptkbp:renovation ongoing maintenance work
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Old_Severn_Bridge
gptkbp:safety_measures regular inspections conducted
gptkbp:scenic_views yes
gptkbp:significance important transport link
gptkbp:toll_booth_location Welsh side
gptkbp:toll_fee varies by vehicle type
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:view gptkb:Severn_Estuary
gptkbp:viewing_platform yes
gptkbp:wing_configuration 1,020 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:River_Severn
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4