What do you call a bridge that tells jokes? A pun-toon bridge.
What do you call a bridge that tells jokes? A pun-toon bridge.
The Golden Gate Bridge uses 80,000 miles of wire in its cables.
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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 34,432 vehicles per day and is 66 years old (reconstructed in 1992).
Its sufficiency rating of 63.7 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 17 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 1594 feet long — a moderate crossing, about 30 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 17 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
About 34,432 vehicles cross daily — moderate traffic, some congestion possible.
The deck is 112 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far 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
1960
66 years old (rebuilt 1992)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
1,594 ft
485.9 m
Deck Width
112 ft
34.2 m
Spans
19
sections between supports
Max Span
124 ft
longest unsupported section (37.8 m)
Traffic Lanes
6 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
17 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
34,432vehicles/day
44.16361°N, 94.01821°W
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter 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.