Viaduc de Millau

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:academic_programs gptkb:Eiffage
gptkb:Freyssinet
represents advanced engineering techniques
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Norman_Foster
gptkb:Sir_Norman_Foster
gptkbp:awards multiple
received multiple awards
gptkbp:bridge_completion 2004 completion date
gptkbp:bridge_length 2460 meters
gptkbp:bridge_span largest span of 342 meters
gptkbp:builder Tarn Valley
gptkbp:challenges overcoming high winds
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Eiffage
gptkb:Eiffage_Construction
gptkbp:construction_cost 400 million euros
gptkbp:construction_material concrete and steel
gptkbp:construction_method incremental launching
balanced cantilever
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2001
gptkb:2004
3 years
gptkbp:country gptkb:France
gptkbp:crosses Tarn River
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media
iconic structure
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of modern engineering
gptkbp:design gptkb:Michel_Virlogeux
gptkb:bridge
collaborative effort
contextual architecture
Freyssinet and others
gptkbp:design_feature aesthetic appeal
gptkbp:design_philosophy blend with landscape
gptkbp:earthquake_resistance designed for
gptkbp:engineering_innovation yes
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal
gptkbp:famous_for engineering feat
gptkbp:features seven spans
gptkbp:flood_resistance high
gptkbp:has_public_transport limited
gptkbp:height 343 meters
higher than Eiffel Tower
gptkbp:height_above_ground 270 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Viaduc de Millau
gptkbp:inspiration local culture
natural landscape
inspired other bridge designs
gptkbp:international_recognition yes
gptkbp:is_visible_from high
visible from miles away
gptkbp:landmark yes
iconic structure
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
2460 meters
2,460 meters
gptkbp:local_economy positive
boosted tourism
gptkbp:location gptkb:Millau,_France
gptkb:Millau
gptkbp:main_span_length 342 meters
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
regular inspections
gptkbp:material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:number_of_spans gptkb:7
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Jacques_Chirac
gptkb:2004
gptkbp:opening_ceremony gptkb:2004
attended by officials
gptkbp:part_of A75 autoroute
gptkbp:passenger_traffic gptkb:vehicles
approximately 25,000 vehicles per day
up to 25,000 vehicles per day
gptkbp:photography popular
popular subject
gptkbp:price €394 million
gptkbp:public_access yes
gptkbp:public_perception widely admired
gptkbp:regional_significance important
gptkbp:significance highest bridge in the world
gptkbp:start_date December 14, 2004
gptkbp:style modern
gptkbp:sustainability eco-friendly materials
designed with sustainability in mind
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:type cable-stayed bridge
gptkbp:view available
gptkbp:viewpoint Millau Viaduct Visitor Center
gptkbp:water_resistance high
designed to withstand strong winds
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:bridge
extradosed bridge
longest bridge in France
tallest vehicular bridge
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Causse_du_Larzac
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5