Visiting the Bridge - Golden Gate
Visiting the world famous Golden Gate Bridge is a unique experience for everyone. Whether you hike, walk, bike, shop, take a guided tour, or just sit back and take it all in, there is something for everyone.
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District | Golden …
Dec 23, 2024 · The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is a special district of the State of California which operates and maintains the Golden Gate Bridge and two unified public transit systems - Golden Gate Transit and Golden Gate Ferry.
The History of the Design and Construction of the Bridge
This timeline chronicles important events in Golden Gate Bridge history from 1846 when Captain John Fremont declared California independent from Mexico to the present day when two white-tailed deer stopped all traffic on the Bridge as they ran from San Francisco to Marin County.
Bridge Construction - History & Research | Golden Gate
The Golden Gate Bridge stands at the entrance to California's San Francisco Bay as a symbol of American ingenuity and resolve, having been constructed during the era of the Great Depression.
History & Research - Bridge | Golden Gate
Our mission is to provide safe and reliable operation of the Golden Gate Bridge and to provide transportation services for customers within the U.S. Highway 101 Golden Gate Corridor.
Bridge Construction - Golden Gate
The era of reckless daredevilry among “bridgemen” came to an end with the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, as Chief Engineer Joseph Strauss insisted on a rigid safety code, supported by the latest safety innovations.
Design & Construction Stats - Statistics & Data | Golden Gate
The Golden Gate Bridge has 250 pairs of vertical suspender ropes that are spaced 50 feet apart across both sides of the Bridge. Each suspender rope is 2-11/16 inches in diameter. All of the ropes were replaced between 1972 and 1976, with the …
Facts & Figures About the Bridge - Exhibits Area 1 | Golden Gate
How big is the Golden Gate Bridge? When constructed in 1937, it set the world record for the longest bridge span, the distance between supports (4,200 ft, 1,280 m) and also the tallest towers. Height of tower above water: 746 ft = 227 m
Bridge Features - History & Research | Golden Gate
Acclaimed as one of the world's most beautiful bridges, there are many different elements to the Golden Gate Bridge that make it unique. With its tremendous towers, sweeping cables, and great span, the Bridge is a sensory beauty and engineering wonder featuring color, sound and light.
Photo Gallery - Golden Gate
Enjoy this gallery of historic images of the Golden Gate Bridge, including construction in the 1930s, Opening Day in May 1937, and Chief Engineer and visionary Joseph Strauss.