George Washington Bridge Upgrades | New York and New Jersey, US
George Washington Bridge Upgrades | New York and New Jersey, US
2 PagesGeorge Washington Bridge Upgrades | New York and New Jersey, US The famed George Washington Bridge spans the Hudson River, linking the Palisades of New Jersey with the shores of Manhattan. The structure was designed by Ammann & Whitney's co-founder Othmar Ammann and architect Cass Gilbert, beginning in 1923. Opened to tra?c in 1931, the 4,760-foot-long bridge currently accommodates more than 100 million vehicles annually, making it the world’s busiest motor vehicle bridge. Challenge Bridges require regular inspections and upgrades to ensure their structural integrity and improve their existing features. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently elected to replace the George Washington Bridge’s suspender ropes and rehabilitate its main cables and cable strands. Solution Ammann
