The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge.

Quick Scoop

  • The roadway of the Golden Gate Bridge hangs from massive steel cables, which is the defining feature of a suspension bridge.
  • These main cables pass over two tall towers and are anchored solidly into the ground at both ends of the bridge.
  • Vertical suspender cables connect the main cables down to the deck, holding up the part that cars, bikes, and pedestrians travel across.

Extra Nuggets

  • For many years, the Golden Gate Bridge held the record for the longest main span of any suspension bridge in the world.
  • It remains one of the most recognizable examples of a large steel suspension bridge and an iconic landmark of San Francisco and Marin County.

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