The bridge in Pop's Bridge is the famous Golden Gate. Some people said that it couldn't be built. Robert and Charlie's fathers are helping to prove them wrong. From Fort Point, Robert and Charlie can actually see it happening. Robert believes his father, a high-climbing ironworker, has the most important job on the project. Much more important the Charlie's dad, a mere painter. Robert's view is altered after a tragedy occurs on the bridge and he realizes that every worker is plays an important part. Pop's Bridge recounts the courage and resourcefulness of every person who helped build the fabled Golden Gate Bridge.