The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic example of which bridge type?

• A. Arch Bridge
• B. Cantilever Bridge
• C. Truss Bridge
• D. Suspension Bridge

Answer: (D)

The key idea is how the deck receives support in long-span bridges. In a suspension bridge, the deck is hung from large main cables that stretch between tall towers and are anchored at both ends; vertical hangers connect the deck to those cables, transferring the load up to the cables and towers.

The Golden Gate Bridge fits this pattern precisely: it has two tall towers with main cables draped between them, anchored at the ends, and the roadway is supported by vertical suspender cables that attach to the main cables. This setup enables a very long span with relatively slender supporting elements.

An arch bridge carries loads primarily through a curved arch that compresses, a cantilever bridge uses projecting arms that balance against a central pivot, and a truss bridge relies on a rigid framework of interconnected triangles. None of these configurations describe the Golden Gate Bridge’s suspended-deck arrangement.