GW BRIDGE CABLES (8.10.06)

The George Washington Bridge opened to traffic:
Upper Level: October 25, 1931
Lower Level: August 29, 1962

Length of Bridge (btwn anchorages): 4,760 feet
Height of tower above water: 604 feet

Cost of original structure: $59,000,000
NY Port Authority investment as of December 31, 2005: $1,021,300,000

2005 Traffic Volumes:
Total eastbound traffic: 53,612,000 vehicles
Total traffic both directions: 107,224,000 vehicles

It's the world’s only 14-lane suspension bridge, which is kind of scary if you think about it.

Historical photos.




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