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well the Golden Gate Bridge is in fact yes it is a beam bridge, but it can also be a
- Cantilever bridges
- Arch bridg
- Truss bridge
- Cable-stayed bridge
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. It was once the longest suspension bridge ever built, with a 4,200 foot-long suspension bridge (this is the portion of a suspension bridge located between the towers)
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What is wearing way the Golden Gate Bridge?
the water with its load (rocks) crashes into it and erodes the bridge, also acidic water
Where can one find the Bay Bridge?
The Bay Bridge can be found in the city of San Francisco which is a beautiful city. San Francisco also has another bridge of great importance it is called the golden gate bridge.
Why you should visit the golden gate bridge?
The Golden Gate bridge is an important land mark in San Francisco and is quite beautiful. At night the Golden Gate Bridge is covered in fog making it look very cool. The color and architecture of the bridge also makes it quite significant. Thousands of tourists visit it each day to wander in its beauty. Till this day it is a very important monument of the United States.
What are some famous bridges in the United States?
There are many famous bridges in the world, some known for their beauty, some for their height or length or even age. Some of the most famous are The Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, the Akashi-Kaikyo in Japan and the Tower Bridge in London.
Who was the bridge designer of the Golden Gate Bridge?
The bridge was designed by Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow, Leon Moisseiff, and Charles Ellis.The Golden Gate Bridge was designed by Joseph B. Strauss, who was also the chief engineer of the bridge.Two civil engineers assisted him in the design, Charles Ellis and Leon Moissieff.A consultant architect also assisted him, Irving Morrow.
Why is golden gate bridge so famous?
The Golden Gate Bridge is famous because it is the tenth longest suspension bridge in the world.
How has the Golden Gate Bridge influenced the world today?
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Is bridge a proper noun?
No, the noun 'bridge' is a common noun, a general word for any bridge of any kind.A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing; for example London Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge.The word 'bridge' is also a verb: bridge, bridges, bridging, bridged.
Pourkoi Golden Gate Bridge s'appelle comme sa?
S'appelle parce que il est sur la Golden Gate...the entrance to the Golden State. Also the nearby hills are gold with dry grass in summer due to the lack of summer rain. The bridge itself is painted red.
What are other types or bridges other than the beam bridge?
Another type of bridge besides the beam bridge is the suspension bridge and one example is the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco ,California . Also another bridge is the cable stayed bridge and one example of that is the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa ,Florida. If you wanna find more about it ask more questions ...
What is the name of the longest suspension bridge?
The beautiful Golden Gate Bridge is the large suspension bridge located in San Francisco, spanning the gateway between the opening of the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The length of the bridge from abutment to abutment is 1.7 miles, the width is 97 feet and the bridge weighs around about 887 thousand tons including anchorages and approaches. The bridge is painted Orange Vermillion, also known as International Orange, and needs constant touch ups to make sure the salt content in the air does not erode it. When the Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It is now the 2nd longest suspension bridge in the United States and the world's 9th longest suspension bridge.
What is an example of a suspension bridge?
Local examples- New York City area- On the Hudson- George Washington Bridge. On the East River, Brooklyn(l882) Manhattan ( over l00) and Williamsburg are traditional suspension spans. Both the Golden Gate and the San Francisco- Oakland Bay Bridge are also of this type.
