Golden Gate Bridge
The bridge is an important transport link and an international symbol of the San Francisco Bay Area. It shows how engineering works can shape infrastructure, experiences of landscape and public identity at the same time.
Photo: Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Facts
- Place
- San Francisco, United States
- Civilisation / patron
- American engineers and regional authorities in California
- Built
- 1933 – 1937
- Status
- Still standing
- Height
- 227.4 m
- Seven Wonders of the Modern World (ASCE)
History
The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait between San Francisco and Marin County as a major suspension bridge. Steel main cables carry the roadway between two tall towers, while its orange-red colour makes the silhouette recognisable. Construction took place in difficult conditions of strong currents, wind and fog. Since opening in 1937, the bridge has been continually maintained and adapted for earthquake safety and users’ wellbeing.
More from: Modern era
Sources: Wikipedia — Golden Gate Bridge