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The George Washington Bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River, connecting Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey, with Upper Manhattan in New York City. It is named after Founding Father George Washington, the first president of the United States.
George Washington Bridge The busiest bridge in the world, connecting Northern Manhattan and Fort Lee, NJ. Current Travel Times Last Updated: 12:15 PM George Washington Bridge (Upper) To NY LIGHT TRAFFIC 21 min Crossing Time 16 mph Current Speed Checking Alerts $17.00 Class 1 Tolls by Mail To NJ LIGHT TRAFFIC 11 min Crossing Time 32 mph
George Washington Bridge, vehicular suspension bridge crossing the Hudson River, U.S., between The Palisades park near Fort Lee, New Jersey, and Manhattan Island, New York City. The bridge was built and is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
From 1931 until 1937, the George Washington Bridge was considered the world’s longest spanning bridge at 3,500 feet while the full length of the bridge itself was measured at 4,760 feet. In 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge of San Fransisco, California, out-spanned the lengthy GW Bridge at 4,200 feet.
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With a main span of 3500 feet, the George Washington Bridge overtook Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge in 1931 as the longest suspension bridge in the world, beating it by 1650 feet. Its title...
The George Washington Bridge is home to the world’s largest free-flying American flag, which is flown from 7:15 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. on the following days*: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Flag Day Independence Day Labor Day September 11 Columbus Day Veterans Day
On October 24, 1931, eight months ahead of schedule, New York governor Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates the George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River. The 4,760-foot–long suspension bridge ...
The George Washington Bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River, connecting Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey, with Upper Manhattan in New York City. It is named after Founding Father George Washington, the first president of the United States.
73 57 09.7 W The George Washington Bridge, a 3,500-foot center span suspension bridge, was virtually double the span of its largest predecessor. "An essential part of the human experience is to create an aesthetic atmosphere." The George Washington Bridge represented a departure in suspension bridge design.