George Washington Bridge: Quick Facts

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George Washington Bridge

George Washington Bridge

The George Washington Bridge, spanning the Hudson River between New Jersey and Manhattan Island, New YorkDesigned by Othmar Ammann and completed in 1931, the 1,050-metre- (3,500-foot-) span suspension bridge is shown in its original configuration, before a second deck was added.

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