San Mateo-Hayward Bridge
bridge, San Francisco Bay, California, United States
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The San Mateo-Hayward Bridge is a vital California crossing that spans San Francisco Bay. It connects the city of San Mateo on the peninsula to Hayward on the East Bay. The bridge is approximately 7 miles (11 km) long and is a significant part of the transportation infrastructure for the San Francisco Bay Area. It was constructed to alleviate traffic and facilitate commerce between the two sides of the bay. The bridge is a critical link for commuters and goods movement in the region.123
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