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 truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 246,000 vehicles per day and is 90 years old (reconstructed in 2014).
Its sufficiency rating of 75.3 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 22 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 130 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 22 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
About 246,000 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 131 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
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
1936
90 years old (rebuilt 2014)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Slab
Total Length
130 ft
39.6 m
Deck Width
131 ft
40.0 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
60 ft
longest unsupported section (18.2 m)
Traffic Lanes
5 lanes
One-way traffic
Clearance Below
22 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
246,000vehicles/day
33.94648°N, 117.29774°W
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Slab
A prestressed concrete slab bridge uses a flat concrete deck that has been pretensioned for additional strength. Efficient for short to medium spans.
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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.