The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Othmar_Ammann
gptkbp:bicycleParking no
gptkbp:built 8 years
gptkbp:communityEvents local events held nearby
gptkbp:connects gptkb:The_Bronx
gptkb:Queens
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1961
$50 million
steel and concrete
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1953
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:East_River
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in films and media
gptkbp:design suspension bridge
gptkbp:designatedAs gptkb:New_York_City_Landmark
gptkbp:electronicSystems received multiple awards.
overcoming strong currents
gptkbp:emergencyServices yes
quick access for services
gptkbp:environmentalImpact studies conducted
high winds affect traffic
gptkbp:features two main spans
gptkbp:height 135 feet
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of various events
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important transportation link
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
gptkbp:length 1,800 meters
gptkbp:lighting LED lights installed
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local businesses
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:New_York_City_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Whitestone,_Queens
gptkbp:opened 1961
gptkbp:openToPublic April 29, 1961
gptkbp:partOf New_York_City_highway_system
gptkbp:passenger_traffic toll booths
monitored by sensors
reported occasionally
over 100,000 vehicles daily
peak hours observed
gptkbp:public_transport_access no
gptkbp:publicAccess safety campaigns conducted
gptkbp:publicTransport limited bus services
gptkbp:renovated multiple over the years
gptkbp:safetyFeatures barriers and railings
gptkbp:scenicViews East_River_and_Manhattan_skyline
gptkbp:surroundingArea commercial and residential zones
gptkbp:toll yes
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:usedFor motor vehicle traffic
gptkbp:viewpoint limited
gptkbp:visitors limited access points