Following damage to the bridge during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District determined that the bridge needed retrofitting to maintain its ...

The Golden Gate Bridge is not expected to collapse in a major earthquake. But it could suffer enough damage to close for months or longer - and repairs to ensure that won't happen are slated to start ...

Although suggested as early as the late 1800s, the Golden Gate Bridge was not seriously considered until the 1920s. In 1921, Joseph Strauss was the lead architect for the bridge, with contributions ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Do you know the grisly history behind the Golden Gate Bridge? Today, it's one of the world’s most photographed bridges. But did you know that 11 ...

May marks 88 years since the Golden Gate Bridge first opened to the public. Why it matters: The bridge is considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century and became a symbol of ...

Phase 2, conducted in the early 2000s, seismically upgraded the Golden Gate Bridge's south side. Seismic work is now in the fourth phase, focusing on the main towers and side spans. September 22, 2025 ...