The Golden Gate Bridge is the second longest suspension bridge in the US 

The bridge was opened in 1937 and has a main span of approximately 4,200ft and total length of 8,980ft

It has a 1,280m long bridge span and connects San Francisco and Marin County.

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The bridge was painted with an orange vermilion colour chosen based on its suitability to the nature

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The final permit for bridge construction was given by the War Department in 1930.

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A suicide deterrent system is due to be built on the bridge with an estimated investment of $50m.

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The final design of the system is targeted for completion by end of 2013.

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The 776ft suspension towers of the Golden Gate Bridge were the tallest towers in the world until 1998.

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Constructing America’s second longest suspension bridge

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The Golden Gate bridge construction began on 5 January 1933

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The bridge construction was completed in April 1937 at a cost of approximately $35m.

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It was opened for vehicular traffic on 28 May 1937.

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