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.
Fun fact: The average American crosses 4 bridges a day without even noticing.
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 6,900 vehicles per day and is 58 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 65.8 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 64 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 has some features that may be challenging for travelers with bridge anxiety. See the tips below for a more comfortable crossing.
This bridge is 2532 feet long — a longer crossing, over 1 minute.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 64 feet above ground — an elevated crossing, similar to a 5-10 story building.
About 6,900 vehicles cross daily — light traffic, a smooth crossing.
The deck is 33 feet wide with 2-3 lanes — moderate width.
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
1968
58 years old
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
2,532 ft
771.7 m
Deck Width
33 ft
10.1 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
132 ft
longest unsupported section (40.2 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
64 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
6,900vehicles/day
34.49989°N, 77.42928°W
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) 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.