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Golden Gate Bridge Cable

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At the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge is a sample of the cable used on the main spans of the bridge.  The sign above the cable provides some interesting statistics:

  1. Length of one cable: 7,650 feet (2,331 meters)
  2. Diameter of one cable: 36 3/8 inches (92.4 cm)
  3. Wires in each cable: 27,572
  4. Total wire used: 80,000 miles (128,748 km)
  5. Weight of cable (suspenders & assesories): 22,226 m. tons
Cable used in the Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge Cable