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