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San Francisco, California
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The iconic International Orange color was chosen to enhance visibility in San Francisco's famous fog and to complement the natural surroundings.
It took just over four years, from 1933 to 1937, to complete this engineering marvel.
The bridge is continuously repainted with about 10,000 gallons of paint each year to protect it from the salty air.
The bridge is designed to sway up to 27 feet to withstand strong winds and earthquakes.
There's a small room at the top of the bridge's south tower, offering breathtaking views, but it's not open to the public.
Approximately 112,000 vehicles cross the bridge every day, making it one of the busiest bridges in the world.
Upon its completion in 1937, it held the record for the longest suspension bridge main span in the world until 1964.
The bridge is held together by approximately 1.2 million rivets, showcasing the craftsmanship of its time.
A team of 38 painters work year-round to maintain the bridge's iconic look and structural integrity.
The bridge is named after the Golden Gate Strait, the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean.
