George Washington Bridge
George Washington Bridge, Suspension bridge in US
The George Washington Bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River, connecting the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City with the borough of Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Inaugurated on August 29, 1962, the bridge was designed by famous Swiss architect Othmar Ammann and American architect Cass Gilbert.
The bridge has been featured in various works of art and literature due to its iconic status and unique design.
As a multi-level toll bridge, it caters to a large volume of vehicular traffic daily.
Notably, it's the world's busiest motor vehicle bridge.
Location: Manhattan
Location: Fort Lee
Inception: August 29, 1962
Architects: Othmar Ammann, Cass Gilbert
Official opening: October 24, 1931
Height: 184 m
Length: 1,450 m
Longest Span: 1,067 m
Width: 36 m
Material: steel
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