The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The structure links the city of San Francisco, California, with Marin County. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world and is considered an American icon.
The bridge is 1.7 miles (2.7 km) long, with a main span of 4,200 feet (1,280 m). The bridge towers are 746 feet (227 m) high. The Golden Gate Bridge is the tallest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere.
The Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937 and was the longest suspension bridge in the world until the completion of the George Washington Bridge in New York City in 1931. The Golden Gate Bridge is a major tourist attraction and is visited by millions of people each year.