old Cooper River Bridge

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Properties (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bridge
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:George_S._Morison
gptkbp:associatedWith Charleston's_history
gptkbp:builder gptkb:R._S._McClintic
gptkbp:community part of community memories
gptkbp:communityEvents site for local events
gptkbp:communityImpact important for local transportation
flooding affected its structure
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1929
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1926
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Cooper_River
gptkbp:culturalEvents site for cultural events
gptkbp:culturalHeritage part of local heritage
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in films and literature
gptkbp:design influenced future bridge designs
cantilevered through truss
gptkbp:educational_programs used in engineering education
gptkbp:electronicSystems cantilevered design
overcoming strong currents
one of the longest bridges of its time
used innovative techniques for its time
gptkbp:environmentalImpact impact on local wildlife
gptkbp:famousFor its unique design
gptkbp:famousLandmark yes
gptkbp:function transportation
gptkbp:height 150 feet
gptkbp:historicalResearch subject of historical research
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part_of_the_Charleston_Historic_District
gptkbp:historicalTours included in historical tours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label old Cooper River Bridge
gptkbp:isATypeOf suspension bridge
gptkbp:landmark designated as a historic landmark
gptkbp:length 13,200 feet
gptkbp:lighting decorative lighting installed
gptkbp:localEconomy contributed to local economy
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local legends
gptkbp:localNames The Old Bridge
gptkbp:location gptkb:Charleston,_South_Carolina
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:South_Carolina_Department_of_Transportation
regular inspections until closure
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Cooper_River_Bridge
gptkbp:opened 1929
2005
gptkbp:openedIn safety concerns
gptkbp:passenger_traffic vehicle traffic
over 30,000 vehicles per day at peak
gptkbp:photography popular for photography
gptkbp:politicalRole source of civic pride for locals
gptkbp:public_transport_access limited
gptkbp:publicAccess yes
concerns led to its closure
gptkbp:renovated not applicable
none after closure
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Arthur_Ravenel_Jr._Bridge
$63 million
gptkbp:significance historic landmark
gptkbp:structureType steel truss construction
gptkbp:style Art Deco
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:viewpoint yes