New Zealand Topographic Data Dictionary

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For more information contact the New Zealand National Topo/Hydro Authority. Note that the metadata presented here is prior to changes agreed with ICSM members and is therefore subject to alteration. Please read the Explanatory Page for explanations of the fields, abbreviations and symbols which have been used.

Object_class Entity_class Additional entity class Object Inheritance
bridge_cl BRIDGE Not applicable simple_line
Object description
A structure erected over a depression or obstacle to carry traffic or some facility such as a pipeline.
Map image Digital data image
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Comments
See also handwire,walkwire, chain ladder and flume.
Entity Source Classification Seed class Last updated Edition number
US Standard Entity 50k topo not_applicable 30/6/20035

Associated Objects

(Where applicable)

railway_cl
road_cl
track_cl

Object Attributes

(Where applicable)

Attribute Data type Attribute description Attribute values
name string The name of the bridge.
"Tobins Bridge"
{empty}
bridge use1 string The predominant traffic or utility that the bridge has been erected to carry.
vehicle
farm
train
tram
cablecar
foot traffic
stock
pipe
bridge use2 string A secondary category of traffic or utility using the bridge.
vehicle
farm
train
tram
cablecar
stock
pipe
{empty}
bridge construction type string  
flyover
suspension
swing
trestle
{empty}
bridge materials string Not populated at present.
{empty}
bridge status string 'derelict' in a state of disrepair, no longer safe to use.
derelict
disused
historic
{empty}