The engineers say climbing bridges is their normal, but the significance of this landmark is not lost on them. They have paused to take in the views of Alcatraz and Coit Tower from high above the bay.
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VIDEO: Crews rappel down Golden Gate Bridge towers for inspections
VIDEO: Crews rappel down SF's Golden Gate Bridge
Their firm, HDR, is based in Omaha but the workers live all over the country. The inspectors say the bridge looks good. They have found a little corrosion, but the condition is not too bad considering the elements and the bridge's age.
The team says wind has been the biggest challenge they have faced although they did expect and prepare for it. Everything in the air has gone smoothly for them.
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The one problem they have encountered was on the ground, one of their trucks was broken into and some harnesses were stolen.
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