The construction of the Golden Gate and the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridges caught the imagination of the world, and they continue to inspire awe even today. >High Steel records the history of these magnificent bridges and their development. The bridges were designed to serve transportation needs while being flexible enough to withstand major earthquakes, but their architectural triumph is that they also enhance the beauty of their natural surroundings. >High Steel is a tribute to and record of the magnitude of that accomplishment.