Yup...another Golden Gate Bridge shot..

This time showing the arch in the center span of the bridge, as the entire weight of the roadway is supported by the suspension cables. In 1987 for the 50th anniversary of the bridge they closed it to vehicle traffic and allowed foot traffic in all the lanes. So many people (estimated at 300,000) surged onto the bridge that the arch in the middle span flattened out. When the bridge celebrates it's 75th anniv. next year, uncontrolled access will not be allowed.

The bridge has the distinction of being one of the most beautiful, most photographed bridge in the world. Sadly, more people commit suicide at the Golden Gate Bridge than at any other site in the world. The deck is approximately 245 feet (75 m) above the water. After a fall of approximately four seconds, jumpers hit the water at some 76 miles per hour (122 km/h). By 2005, this count exceeded 1,200 and new suicides were averaging one every two weeks. For comparison, the reported second-most-popular place to commit suicide in the world has a record of 78 bodies. Many travel to the city just for that purpose. And sadly the debate rages on over the installation of a suicide barrier...the reason many do not want one...it will spoil the view....

More bridge info here

Photos from the 50th anniversary here

Taken in: United States / California / Sausalito (show map)

Taken on: May 2, 2011

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