Tees Transporter Bridge

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:Sir_William_Arrol_&_Co.
industrial
one of the few remaining transporter bridges in the UK
gptkbp:bridge_span over 200 meters
gptkbp:challenges crossing a busy river
gptkbp:color_scheme gptkb:blue
gptkbp:community_involvement local events and festivals
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:construction_started 1909
1911
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:River_Tees
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Grade II* listed building
part of local history
gptkbp:cultural_significance important local landmark
gptkbp:current_use transporting vehicles and pedestrians
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_William_Arrol_&_Co.
gptkbp:emergency_services available
gptkbp:famous_for unique design and engineering
gptkbp:filming_location featured in various films
gptkbp:function vehicle and pedestrian transport
gptkbp:has_toll yes
£1.00
gptkbp:height 50 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance part of industrial heritage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tees Transporter Bridge
gptkbp:length false
256 meters
over 200 meters
steel cables
gptkbp:lighting LED lights
gptkbp:local_economy boosts tourism
gptkbp:local_government gptkb:Middlesbrough_Council
gptkbp:local_names Tees Bridge
gptkbp:location Middlesbrough, England
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Tees_Valley_Combined_Authority
regular inspections
gptkbp:opened 1911
gptkbp:opening_ceremony 1911
gptkbp:operating_hours daylight hours
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:original_purpose crossing the River Tees
gptkbp:photography popular
excellent views
gptkbp:public_access yes
gptkbp:related_event various community events
gptkbp:renovation 2000-2001
gptkbp:safety_features safety barriers
gptkbp:significant_repairs gptkb:2010
gptkbp:style cantilever
gptkbp:suspension gptkb:none
false
gptkbp:tour available for schools
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:true
gptkbp:type transporter bridge
gptkbp:viewing_platform available
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 100,000
gptkbp:wing_configuration transport bridge
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Stockton_Borough
gptkb:Middlesbrough_Transporter_Bridge
gptkb:River_Tees
gptkb:Transporter_Bridge
gptkb:Dorman_Long
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6