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

• 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.

Collapsing support beams

Inefficient Safety rails

2013: 5 suicides, 10 possible, 2 survivors, 4 saves2012: 12 suicides, 12 possible, 2 survivors, 6 saves

2011: 9 suicides, 14 possible, 1 survivor, 3 saves2010: 5 suicides, 19 possible, 5 saves

2009: 8 suicides, 15 possible, 1 survivor, 8 saves2008: 11 suicides, 10 possible, 2 survivors, 5 saves2007: 10 suicides, 7 possible, 2 survivors, 1 save2006: 5 suicides, 17 possible, 1 survivor, 1 save

2005: 10 suicides, 13 possible, 2 saves2004: 4 suicides, 2 possible, 4 saves

2003: 13 suicides, 4 saves2002: 9 suicides, 1 survivor, 1 save

2001: 5 suicides, 3 survivors, 1 save2000: 5 suicides, 1 survivor, 1 save

1999: 10 suicides, 2 survivors, 1 save1998: 12 suicides, 1 survivor

1997-1987: 36 suicides, 3 survivors1986-1977: 15 suicides, 1 forced, 7 survivors

1976-1967: 15 suicides, 4 survivors1966-1954: 20 suicides, 3 survivors

Damaged Stay-Cables