George Washington Bridge

The George Washington Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Hudson River, that connects part of New York City, New York to Fort Lee, New Jersey. It is 4,750 feet (1584 meters) long and was designed by Othmar H. Ammann. Building began on October 21 1927, and it was opened on October 25, 1931, at a cost of $59 million. A second level was added below the main level and opened ro traffic on August 29, 1962.

The main span of the bridge is 3,500 ft (1,067 m) and it is 119 ft (36 m) wide. It is suspended by four cables, each cable weighing 28,450 tons, and each is made from 26,474 individual wires. The total length of all the wire in the four cables is 107,000 mi (172,200 km).

Ammann chose the site for the bridge because the river was narrower at this point. The banks on either side were high, which meant the bridge could be tall enough for ships to pass underneath, without having to build long rising bridge approaches.

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Harlem Ambassador
24 July 2016
The picturesque views from the top level are beyond notable. Said to be the longest span in the US. Walking is possible, biking is smarter. Do beware of the occasional destitute or suicide. Beautiful!
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Photo challenge! Check out this vintage Documerica photo of the George Washington Bridge taken in 1973. Take a photo of the bridge today and share it with our State of the Environment Photo Project.
Maday Matos
20 July 2018
Walk across the bridge it’s so relaxing. I hate that netting that makes it look like a demilitarized zone. You can see the little red light house from here.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Photographers! Check out this Documerica photo of the GW Bridge taken in 1973. Take a photo of the bridge today and share it with our State of the Environment Photo Project
Matthew Kamen
16 May 2015
Beautiful scenic view of Washington Heights and the whole Manhattan skyline.
chrissy spaziano
7 November 2015
It is a bridge with a great history. Once you get a handle of the best time to travel in and out of the city. You can travel anywhere in the World.
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