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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bridge
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:the_United_States
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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1,600 feet
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gptkbp:artwork
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featured along the route
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gptkbp:challenges
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deep water and strong currents
wind resistance and seismic activity
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gptkbp:community_events
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held annually
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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local organizations participate in events
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gptkbp:connects
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Maryland's Eastern Shore and Western Shore
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:1956
gptkb:1963
cantilever construction
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gptkbp:construction_cost
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$200 million
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gptkbp:construction_material
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gptkb:item
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gptkbp:crosses
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gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in films and media
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Richard_A._Dyer
cantilevered
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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available for schools
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gptkbp:emergency_services
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gptkb:battle
available on site
four lanes
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gptkbp:enforces
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reported regularly
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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studies conducted
high winds can close the bridge
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gptkbp:famous_for
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scenic views
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gptkbp:features
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two spans
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gptkbp:has_public_transport
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limited
limited bus services available
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gptkbp:height
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186 feet
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first major bridge over Chesapeake Bay
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge
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gptkbp:is_maintained_by
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gptkb:Maryland_Transportation_Authority
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by
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in place
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gptkbp:landmark
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designated as a historic landmark
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gptkbp:length
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4.3 miles
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gptkbp:local_economy
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boosts tourism and commerce
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gptkbp:local_legends
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ghost stories associated
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular inspections
approximately $10 million
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Bay_Bridge
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gptkbp:open_to_public
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gptkb:battle
July 30, 1964
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gptkbp:opened
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gptkb:1964
gptkb:Governor_J._Millard_Tawes
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gptkbp:parking
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not allowed
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:state_highway
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gptkbp:photography
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popular spot for photographers
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gptkbp:safety_features
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barriers and lighting
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gptkbp:seasonal_activities
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holiday light displays
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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motor vehicles
real-time updates available
over 25 million vehicles annually
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gptkbp:significance
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major transportation route
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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environmental initiatives in place
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gptkbp:tour
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offered to the public
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:transportation
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:bridge
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gptkbp:viewing_platform
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:viewpoint
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gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay_Bridge_Welcome_Center
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gptkbp:wildlife
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habitat for various species
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