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Being the most recognisable bridge in the world, majestically stretching over the strait 220ft below, this suspension bridge is the defining monument of San Francisco in the mind of its people. It is ‘International Orange’ in colour, not the rumoured gold. It covers a distance of 1.7 miles and weighs 887,000 tons, and the truss arches are 746ft tall. It was designed primarily by structural engineer Joseph Strauss. With 11 workers dying whilst working on its construction, a safety net was set up beneath it, 19 men being saved by its presence. These 19 became proud members of the Halfway to Hell Club.

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Since its completion in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has been one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. Reaching almost 2 miles in length and 746 ... Read more »

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