Golden Gate Bridge
🇺🇸United States, California
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate Strait, the channel between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Completed in 1937, it measures approximately 2,737 meters in total length, with the main span reaching 1,280 meters, and has a tower height of 227 meters.
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Designed by engineer Joseph Strauss, the Golden Gate Bridge was a major engineering feat, employing over 83,000 tons of steel. The bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County and is part of U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1. It features six lanes of traffic and a pedestrian walkway. The bridge is accessible by car, bicycle, and foot, and is a vital transit route for over 100,000 vehicles daily.