Research Library

Welcome to a wonderful resource about the Golden Gate Bridge (Bridge). Included in the sub-sections on this portion of the web site are a wide variety of information and a wealth of statistics about the Bridge. Data contained in this location is mostly historical. If you are looking for more recent materials on Bridge projects, please visit our Current Projects page.


School Projects

Golden Gate Bridge Construction Information
	Concept for a Bridge Across the Golden Gate Strait	Construction Statistics – weight, height, materials, and more
	Special District Formed - Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District	Construction Timeline
	Bond Measure Passes	Bridge Structures
	Bridge Design	Bridge Lighting
	Construction Contracts and Costs	Painting the Bridge
	Safety First	Art Deco Design Theme
	The Strauss Team	Fog Horns
	Ground Breaking Ceremony	Navigational Beacons
	Opening Fiesta Week	The Mighty Task is Done (Poem by Joseph B. Strauss)

Bridge Anniversaries

Maintenance and Operations
	During Design and Construction	Current Bridge Projects
	Current Operations	Painting the Bridge
	Major Bridge Improvements 1937 to Present	Unusual Sights to Be Seen

Traffic and Toll Data
	Vehicle Crossings and Toll Revenues, FY 1938 to Present	Traffic Safety
	FasTrak Electronic Toll Collection	Toll History, 1937 to Present
	Traffic Highs and Lows	2008 Toll Increase to $6 ($5 FasTrak)
	Bridge Closures Due to Weather

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Key Dates to Remember

Additional Archives