600,000 in each of the two towers
There are approximately six million rivets in the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
There are six million rivets
There are two 28-panel trusses
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is not the largest bridge in the world. There are many longer bridges. However, it is the largest steel arch bridge in the world, but not the longest. It's arch stands 134 m above the waters of Sydney Harbour.
There are four pylons on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Each is 89 metres high, and constructed of concrete faced with granite.
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No. The Sydney harbour Bridge is still in excellent condition. Regular maintenance has ensured that the bridge will continue to serve the people of Sydney for many decades still to come.
Sixteen lives were lost during the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
It took 1,400 men to build The Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Sydney harbour officially opened in 1932, Sydney harbour bridge is the world's widest long-span bridge and it is tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 metres (429.6 ft) from top to water level.Bridge length is 1,150 m.
Sixteen construction workers lost their lives during the bridge's construction.16 construction workers died during the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The total length of the Sydney Harbour Bridge including approach spans is 1149 metres and its arch span is 503 metres. The top of the arch is 134 metres above sea level.
There are many different styles of bridge. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an "arch bridge", which is one of the oldest styles of bridges. The arch shape gives it strength, and it was the one that the birdge's designer, Ralph Freeman, decided would be the most suitable for crossing Sydney Harbour.