What is the George Washington Bridge?
Q: What is the George Washington Bridge?
A: 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.
Q: How long is the bridge?
A: The bridge is 4,750 feet (1,450 meters) long.
Q: Who designed the bridge?
A: The bridge was designed by Othmar H. Ammann.
Q: When did building begin and when was it opened?
A: Building began on October 21, 1927 and it was opened on October 25, 1931.
Q: How much did it cost to build the bridge?
A: It cost $59 million to build the bridge.
Q: Is there a second level of the bridge?
A: Yes, a second level was added below the main level and opened to traffic on August 29, 1962.
Q: What are some features of the main span of the bridge?
A: The main span of the bridge is 3,500 feet (1,067 meters) long and 119 feet (36 meters) wide. It is suspended by four cables with each cable weighing 28,450 tons and made from 26,474 individual wires with a total length of all wires being 107000 miles (172 200 kilometres).
