Spuyten Duyvil Swing Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:accessibility accessible to trains only
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 1,200 feet
approximately 30 feet
regular inspections
movable bridge
bascule design
gptkbp:annual_ridership moderate
gptkbp:architect gptkb:William_J._Wilgus
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
gptkbp:chess_opening gptkb:railway_station
gptkbp:closure_type manual operation
gptkbp:community_impact serves local communities
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:American_Bridge_Company
1903
1905
gptkbp:construction_material steel and concrete
notable engineering achievement
early 20th century techniques
gptkbp:coordinates 40.8556° N, 73.9222° W
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Spuyten_Duyvil_Creek
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:New_York_City_Landmark
gptkbp:design gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal
gptkbp:examines annual inspections
gptkbp:features unique swing mechanism
gptkbp:frequency as needed
gptkbp:function allows boat passage
railroad bridge
gptkbp:height approximately 30 feet
gptkbp:historical_context part of New York's industrial history
gptkbp:historical_significance significant for local transport
important for rail transport in New York
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spuyten Duyvil Swing Bridge
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to gptkb:Henry_Hudson_Bridge
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:length 1,200 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bronx,_New_York
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Metro-North_Railroad
gptkbp:notable_feature swing mechanism
gptkbp:number_built NY-001
gptkbp:open_to_public 1907
gptkbp:opened 1905
gptkbp:operational_history operational since early 20th century
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Metro-North_Railroad
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 90 degrees
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Metro-North_Railroad
gptkbp:part_of Metro-North Railroad system
gptkbp:renovated 2000s
renovated multiple times
gptkbp:replaced_by 2010s
original wooden bridge
gptkbp:safety_features safety barriers
gptkbp:sailing_event part of New York's rail history
gptkbp:seating_capacity freight and passenger trains
rail traffic
gptkbp:serves gptkb:Hudson_Line
gptkbp:style gptkb:item
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spuyten_Duyvil_Bridge
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5