8 fun facts about the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Golden Gate Strait in California. It connects Marin County to San Francisco.

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The Golden Gate Bridge ranks among the tallest bridges. Its towers are 500 ft (152 m) high above the roadway.

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The total length is about 1.7 miles (2.737 km).

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The Golden Gate bridge carries 30-40 million vehicles annually. It carries 6 lanes of traffic, 3 on each side.

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The United States Navy wanted the bridge to be painted in black and yellow stripes for better visibility.

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The bridge was opened to traffic on May 27, 1937.

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The total construction cost of the bridge was $35 million. The construction completed in about 4 years.

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The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most photographed bridges in the world. It has appeared in many movies and TV shows.

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