The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, commonly referred to as the Bay Bridge, is a complex of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay in California. As part of Interstate 80 and the direct road between San Francisco and Oakland, it carries about 260,000 vehicles a day on its two decks.

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is made up of two bridge segments: a skyway structure/single anchored suspension bridge between Oakland and Yerba Buena Island, and a suspension span from the island to San Francisco. Connecting the two is the largest diameter bore tunnel in the world.

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge links the cities of Oakland and San Francisco and crosses the San Francisco Bay along I-80. Drivers pay tolls in the westbound direction at the eastern side of the bridge.

Jan 21, 2025 · Bay Bridge, complex crossing that spans San Francisco Bay from the city of San Francisco to Oakland via Yerba Buena Island. It consists of two end-to-end suspension bridges, a large-bore tunnel, a cantilever bridge, and a viaduct.

Nov 1, 2023 · The Bay Bridge spans from Oakland to San Francisco's downtown. Thanks to the Bay Bridge Trail, you can pedal over the eastern span of the bridge from Oakland to Yerba Buena...

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, on Interstate 80, crosses the San Francisco Bay and connects San Francisco and Alameda counties It is made up of two bridge segments: a skyway structure/single anchored suspension bridge between Oakland and Yerba Buena Island for vehicles with a protected bicycle and pedestrian pathway, and a suspension ...

Jul 22, 2021 · Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is significant for its influence in the California Bay Area. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge’s multi-modal design is a direct example of …

Today, the bay has been transformed with the new East Span of the Bay Bridge. Rising over the bay between Oakland and Yerba Buena Island, the 2.2-mile span’s self-anchored suspension section and its signature single tower have become an iconic Bay Area image.

When the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge opened on November 12, 1936 it was the longest crossing over water in the world (4.3 miles) and the most expensive bridge ever built at the time ($77.2 million). The bridge was considered one of the most remarkable engineering feats of …

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was the longest crossing over water and most costly bridge of its time. Construction was possible due to the use of compressed-air flotation caissons.