Golden Gate Bridge
LocationUSA (San Francisco)
Built1937
Size2,737 m long
Built ByUSA
About Golden Gate Bridge
The iconic International Orange color was originally just primer. The Navy wanted it painted black and yellow for visibility. Took 4 years to build during the Great Depression. 11 workers died during construction, 10 in a single accident. Designed to withstand earthquakes and 160 km/h winds. The cables contain 80,000 miles of wire.