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Painted an International Orange, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most popular and well-known suspension bridges today. Its span stretches to 1,280 meters and the bridge is the 5^th longest suspension bridge in the world. During construction, a safety net below the bridge saved the lives of 19 men who became known as the "Half-Way-to-Hell Club."

Total Span:	8,981 feet
Main Span: Measures the distance between the two towers.)	4,200 feet
Height of the Towers:	746 feet
Engineer(s):	Joseph B. Strauss
Cost:	$27 million

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