George Washington Bridge

By: Jonathan Hancock

History

• Construction began in October 1927.

• It cost $75,000,000

• Dedicated on October 24, 1931 and opened to traffic the following day.

• Named in honor of the 1st president of the united states.

Age of the bridge

• The George washington bridge is 81 years old

About bridge

• The george washington bridge is 4,760 feet long has 14 lanes 8 upper deck and 6 lower deck.

• It crosses Hudson River the bridge is double decked suspension bridge.

• Made out of steel its also 119 feet wide and 604 feet high.The daily traffic on the bridge is 280,718 cars.

Deaths on the bridge

• About 7500 people jumped off the bridge and about 1,000 children died on the george washington bridge.

Why the bridge was made

• The bridge was made to honor 1st president for all the great things he has done for the united states.

Issues making the bridge

• My research did not lead me to any information about the issues that accured on the bridge.

The bridges material

• The bridge is made up out of cabels and steel beams.

• It is painted an aluminum color.

• And it is held up by two steel towers

The upside about the bridge

• The bridge is faster than taking eny other route.

• Its fun to ride on something that’s apart of history.

Extras

• The bridge runs over the Hudson River.

• The bridges destinations are Fort Lee, New jersey, and New York City.