The Iron Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:academic_programs first of its kind
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Ironbridge_Gorge
the birth of civil engineering
gptkbp:challenges weight distribution
gptkbp:color_scheme gptkb:black
gptkbp:completed 1779
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
gptkb:Coalbrookdale_Company
new techniques
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:River_Severn
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:British
gptkb:Grade_I_listed_building
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of the Industrial Revolution
gptkbp:current_use pedestrian traffic only
gptkbp:design gptkb:Thomas_Telford
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:historical_artifacts
gptkbp:famous_for engineering innovation
gptkbp:featured_in films and literature
gptkbp:height 9.1 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Iron Bridge
gptkbp:influenced modern bridge design
gptkbp:influenced_by classical architecture
gptkbp:inspiration other cast iron bridges
gptkbp:inspired tourism in the area
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:artworks
local festivals
gptkbp:is_visited_by gptkb:royalty
gptkbp:known_for its scenic views.
gptkbp:length 30.5 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ironbridge,_Shropshire,_England
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:material cast iron
gptkbp:notable_feature cast iron arches
gptkbp:open_to_public 1781
gptkbp:opened local dignitaries
gptkbp:original_purpose vehicle and pedestrian traffic
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Ironbridge_Gorge_World_Heritage_Site
historical tours
gptkbp:photography popular subject
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:local_government
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Royal_Academy_of_Arts
gptkbp:renovation 2001-2002
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:20th_century
gptkbp:reprints gptkb:none
gptkbp:significance first major bridge in the world made of cast iron
gptkbp:style gptkb:bridge
neoclassical
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Ironbridge_village
gptkbp:symbolizes industrial heritage
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 200,000
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Exeter
gptkb:Telford
gptkb:Midlands,_England
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5