The Golden Gate Bridge uses 80,000 miles of wire in its cables.
The Golden Gate Bridge uses 80,000 miles of wire in its cables.
Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
over SEPULVEDA BLVD (ROUTE 1)
AT SEPULVEDA BLVD
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 43,408 vehicles per day and is 33 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 59.9 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 15 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 1061 feet long — a moderate crossing, about 30 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 15 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 43,408 vehicles cross daily — moderate traffic, some congestion possible.
The deck is 63 feet wide with 3-4 lanes — standard width.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1993
33 years old
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Box Beam (Multiple)
Total Length
1,061 ft
323.5 m
Deck Width
63 ft
19.2 m
Spans
11
sections between supports
Max Span
118 ft
longest unsupported section (36.1 m)
Traffic Lanes
3 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
15 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
43,408vehicles/day
33.94889°N, 118.39821°W
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Box Beam (Multiple)
A prestressed concrete box beam bridge combines hollow box sections with prestressing technology, enabling longer spans with reduced weight and material usage.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.