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 was the bridge always tired? Too many crossings.
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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 5,200 vehicles per day and is 41 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 69.1 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 20 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 1425 feet long — a moderate crossing, about 30 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 20 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
About 5,200 vehicles cross daily — light traffic, a smooth crossing.
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
1985
41 years old
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
1,425 ft
434.3 m
Deck Width
63 ft
19.2 m
Spans
2
sections between supports
Max Span
115 ft
longest unsupported section (35.1 m)
Traffic Lanes
4 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
20 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
5,200vehicles/day
30.36809°N, 88.53902°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.