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On 2nd of November 2019, we have visited the Golde...
On 2nd of November 2019, we have visited the Golden Gate Suspension Bridge in Orange Colour Constructed at Vista Point in San Francisco, CA, USA amidst severe objections and obstacles. The hanging bridge was constructed at a project cost of $ 35 Million and opened in the year 1937. The credit goes to its 1st Chief Engineer Mr. Joseph Strauss who contributed his might for the dedication of the bridge.
The steel bridge has been constructed over the ocean to connect the SFO city without pillars except at the 2 sides of the banks. The Bridge is connected through heavy insulated wires at both the side pillars on the banks. The main span of the bridge is 4200 feet. The length of each of the 2 main hanging cables is 7650 feet. The diameter of each of the cables is 36 inches. The number of parallel steel wires used in each of the cables is 27572. The total weight of the cables is 24500 Tons.
The Golden Gate Bridge has been built to withstand heavy velocity of wind and earthquake of high magnitude. The drive over 1.2 Km long magnificent suspension bridge is very interesting and thrilling. We can enjoy the beauty of the ocean and the marvelous sights of the SFO city through the side walk passage on the bridge.