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Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects San Francisco to the North Bay. It took 4 years to build, one of the fastest constructions for a bridge of its size.
419 Questions
How long is the golden gate bridge in miles?
I'm not really sure, it's either 1.7 miles, 3.7, or 5.1 miles and im guessing that it is (1.7)mi. long
Do trolley cars go over the Golden Gate Bridge?
no they don't because there only of the city not the bridges.
What is the distance of golden gate bridge?
The bridge's main span is, 4,200 ft (Britannica Concise Encyclopedia)
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Does the Golden Gate Bridge have gates?
No it does not have gates. I would add that there ARE gates but only at the entrance to the sidewalks.
Why did people throw flares at the golden gate bridge?
To mark the spot someone jumped off the bridge so coastguard can locate
Why is the Golden Gate Bridge important to California history?
The bridge made it much easier to travel north and south along the Pacific coast. If you were going, for example from San Jose to Mill Valley, up till 1937 you had the choice of going by ground all the way around the San Francisco Bay to the east, or to go by ground to San Francisco, then by ferry boat to somewhere like Sausalito, then continue by ground the rest of the way.
How many miles is it from the Hoover Dam to the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco CA?
It is 445 miles from the hoover damn to the golden gate bridge.
How many people helped build the Golden Gate Bridge?
The Bridge was built by 10 different prime contractors and their subcontractors.
Has anyone survived jumping off the golden gate bridge?
This one high school got dared to jump off so he did and he survived is alot of injuries
Has the weathering affected the Golden Gate Bridge?
Actually yes! Because of the salty air it cause the Golden GAte Bridge to rust and we have to color it MANY TIMES. Which makes it a difficuly job to keep it beautiful.
When was We'll Build Them a Golden Bridge created?
We'll Build Them a Golden Bridge was created in 1996.
What does the plaque on the golden gate bridge say?
There are two. One has the names of the directors and contractors who oversaw work on the bridge and the other has the names of the 11 men who died while building it.
How much does it cost to go over the Golden Gate Bridge by car?
According to the Golden Gate website, the amount charged depends upon the number of axles on your vehicle. For a 2-axle car, you pay $7.75. You can get a discounted rate of $6.75 only if you have a FasTrak account.
Tolls are charged if you are heading southbound into San Francisco. They are not collected going north. It is an all-electronic system which means there are no toll booths. You either have to open a FasTrak or License Plate account, or you can pay online, over the phone or at payment centers. If you don't pay ahead of crossing the bridge, within 48 hours, you can pay online, over the phone, or at payment centers. If you don't do that, an invoice will be sent to the registered owner of the car. A $25 fee will be assessed if that invoice is not paid within 21 days.
Can you drive across The Golden Gate Bridge?
Yes, many thousands of people drive across it every day. They do charge a toll, so bring some cash along.
Are there sharks under the golden gate bridge?
the menacing shark infrequently ventures under the Golden Gate Bridge to pay us a visit. However, there are 11 different species of shark that do call the San
Francisco baykeepers.
What does the color orange stand for on the Golden Gate Bridge?
Believe it or not, the color doesn't stand for anything. The people of San Francisco, who paid for building the bridge, liked the color especially against the sunset. The color is called "International Orange". See the link below.
Why is the Golden Gate Bridge always destroyed in movies?
I think they destroy it because it is a national monument and its really big so that way it makes a lot noise,destruction and peril
