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How long is the Golden Gate Bridge? 1.7 miles Places > North America > United States > The American States > California > California Cities > San Francisco > Golden Gate Bridge ... Answer originally posted in response to How long is the golden gate bridge...
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Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District ... The 4,200 foot long suspension span of the Golden Gate Bridge was the longest span in the world from the time of its construction in 1937 until New York City's Verrazano Narrows Bridge was opened on November 21, 1964. It is 60 feet longer than the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District ... One of three operating divisions of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. ... Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier Study...
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Not everybody saw the value of building the Golden Gate Bridge. Yet, even during a time of unemployment and bread lines, support from the Bay Area counties was gained for a $35,000,000 construction bond issue. Gaining this support took nearly four times as long as the actual construction of the bridge.
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Linking San Francisco with Marin County the Golden Gate Bridge is a 1.7 mile-long suspension bridge that can be crossed by car, on bicycles or on foot There are parking and viewing areas at either end of the bridge.
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Location of bridge: San Francisco, California , USA ... Bridge spans: Golden Gate Strait, North Bay ... Bridge opened to vehicles: May 28, 1937...
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The Golden Gate Bridge is the result of the long-term determination of the people of six California counties who, eventually, formed themselves into a Golden Gate Bridge District comprising the city and county of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, and Del Norte counties, as well as a portion of Napa and Mendocino counties.
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