9 FACTS ABOUT THE ICONIC GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

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Total length - about 1.7 miles (2.737 kilometers)

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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 US Navy wanted the bridge to be painted in black and yellow stripes.

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Golden Gate Bridge was opened to traffic on May 27, 1937.

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The total construction cost of the bridge was $35 million.

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The construction of the bridge was completed in about 4 years.

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The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most photographed structures in the world.

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10 FAMOUS BRIDGES IN THE UNITED STATES

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