George+Washington+Bridge

The George Washington bridge was built iin the late 1920’s to early 1930’s, to provide acsess to Manhattan across the Hudson river. It was first opened to traffic on Oct. 25th 1931. In 1946 two more lanes were added, then in August of 1962 a lower level was added. It had no problems during contrstuction or any disasters since then. The total cost of it all was around $60,000,000. There were tolls booths added from the beginning, there are 12 on the upper and lower levels, the cost for pleasre vehicles, .50$, buses are $1.00, pedestriences ten cents, and bikies a quarter. The shape of the bridge’s suspension wires are parabolic. They are very wide with equal curves on both sides. They are very strong and sturdy.

"George Washington Bridge." The Port Authority of NY and NJ. The New York Port Authority. 13 Dec. 2007 .

"The George Washington Bridge." 13 Dec. 2007 .