2. Construction of the current bridge began in 1982,
and the completed bridge was dedicated on February 7, 1987

5. • regular inspection
• drainage system maintenance
• miscellaneous structural repairs
• Aviation
• Navigation
• decorative lighting maintenance
• debris removal
• mechanical and electrical maintenance for elevators,
generators, lightning suppression,
motorist aid communications,
and facility lighting
• assistance with bridge security
and emergency response.

6. Collapsing support beams

7. Inefficient Safety rails

8. 2013: 5 suicides, 10 possible, 2 survivors, 4 saves
2012: 12 suicides, 12 possible, 2 survivors, 6 saves
2011: 9 suicides, 14 possible, 1 survivor, 3 saves
2010: 5 suicides, 19 possible, 5 saves
2009: 8 suicides, 15 possible, 1 survivor, 8 saves
2008: 11 suicides, 10 possible, 2 survivors, 5 saves
2007: 10 suicides, 7 possible, 2 survivors, 1 save
2006: 5 suicides, 17 possible, 1 survivor, 1 save
2005: 10 suicides, 13 possible, 2 saves
2004: 4 suicides, 2 possible, 4 saves
2003: 13 suicides, 4 saves
2002: 9 suicides, 1 survivor, 1 save
2001: 5 suicides, 3 survivors, 1 save
2000: 5 suicides, 1 survivor, 1 save
1999: 10 suicides, 2 survivors, 1 save
1998: 12 suicides, 1 survivor
1997-1987: 36 suicides, 3 survivors
1986-1977: 15 suicides, 1 forced, 7 survivors
1976-1967: 15 suicides, 4 survivors
1966-1954: 20 suicides, 3 survivors

9. Damaged Stay-Cables