The Skye Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:associated_with Scottish_culture
gptkbp:built 1992
1995
gptkbp:connects gptkb:mainland_Scotland
Isle of Skye
gptkbp:construction_cost £15 million
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Loch_Alsh
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_William_Arrol_&_Co.
modern architecture
gptkbp:electronicSystems civil engineering project
gptkbp:enhances local economy
gptkbp:environmental_impact controversial
gptkbp:facilitates trade
gptkbp:features two towers
gptkbp:has viewing platforms
gptkbp:height 30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Skye Bridge
gptkbp:influenced local geography
gptkbp:inspiration local traditions
gptkbp:is iconic structure
gptkbp:is_a tourist destination
gptkbp:is_designed_to gptkb:Balfour_Beatty
heavy traffic
improve access
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:Scottish_Government
gptkbp:is_known_for scenic beauty
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:is_open_to 1995
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:A87_road
tourist routes
A87
Scottish_heritage
gptkbp:is_used_in commuters
pedestrian access
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Scottish_architecture
gptkbp:length 1,500 meters
gptkbp:location Isle of Skye
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Highland_Council
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:opened 1995
gptkbp:openedIn Queen Elizabeth II
October 1995
gptkbp:passenger_traffic vehicles
October 1995
gptkbp:photography popular subject
gptkbp:productLine 150 meters
gptkbp:replacedBy ferry service
new ferry service
gptkbp:serves emergency services
gptkbp:significance tourist attraction
gptkbp:supports local tourism
gptkbp:symbolizes connectivity
gptkbp:toll removed in 2004
gptkbp:type cable-stayed bridge
gptkbp:viewpoint nearby hills
Scenic_views_of_the_Highlands
gptkbp:width 10 meters