The Narrows Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:awards multiple awards received
gptkbp:challenges overcoming wind resistance
gptkbp:community_impact improved local traffic flow
gptkbp:construction_cost $849 million
gptkbp:construction_material steel and concrete
gptkbp:construction_method segmental construction
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2002
5 years
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Puget_Sound
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Tacoma
gptkbp:design gptkb:HNTB_Corporation
incremental launching
gptkbp:design_feature distinctive tower design
gptkbp:emergency_services 6 lanes
accessible for emergency vehicles
gptkbp:environmental_impact mitigated during construction
gptkbp:events frequent community events held nearby
gptkbp:features gptkb:pedestrian_walkway
gptkbp:has_public_transport buses allowed
gptkbp:has_toll no tolls
gptkbp:height 200 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance replaced older bridge
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Narrows Bridge
gptkbp:impact temporary road closures
gptkbp:inspiration modern engineering principles
gptkbp:landmark iconic structure
gptkbp:length 5,400 feet
gptkbp:lighting LED lights
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tacoma,_Washington
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Washington_State_Department_of_Transportation
regular inspections
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Galloping_Gertie
gptkbp:open_to_public July 2007
gptkbp:opened gptkb:2007
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Washington_State
gptkbp:passenger_traffic gptkb:vehicles
over 40,000 vehicles per day
gptkbp:photography popular for photographers
gptkbp:previous_bridge gptkb:Tacoma_Narrows_Bridge_(1940)
gptkbp:project_manager gptkb:Washington_State_Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:public_access open to the public
gptkbp:safety_features emergency lanes
gptkbp:significance important transportation link
gptkbp:suspension cable-stayed
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts visitors from outside the region
gptkbp:type cable-stayed bridge
gptkbp:view scenic views of Puget Sound
adjacent parks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Swan_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5