Washington Bridge

Washington Bridge

Washington Bridge The Washington Bridge carries six lanes of traffic, as well as sidewalks on both sides, over the Harlem River in New York City between the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx, connecting 181st Street and Amsterdam Avenue in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan to University Avenue in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. Ramps at either end of the bridge connect to the Trans-Manhattan Expressway and the Cross-Bronx Expressway. The bridge is operated and maintained by the New York George Washington Bridge Station New York. Station Address. 4211 Broadway (Manhattan) 225 Level (3rd Floor) New York GW Bridge, NY 10033. Get Station Info. Benefits Newly renovated GW Bridge station with modern amenities includes a new bus pavilion area and WiFi access. Digital electronic passenger information boards provide real-time updates and information on bus schedules. And new retail shops and services allow travelers to shop, eat, and prepare for their trip. The George Washington Bridge was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers on October 24, 1981, the fiftieth anniversary of the bridge's dedication ceremony. [4]. George Washington Bridge." The cabbie, concerned that Schumacher intended to jump from the bridge, turns around and begs him: "Don't do it buddy! You're a young man! George Washington Bridge, vehicular suspension bridge crossing the Hudson River, U.S., between The Palisades park near Fort Lee, N.J., and Manhattan island, New York City (between 178th and 179th streets). The original structure was built (1927â“31) by the Swiss-born engineer Othmar H. Ammann according to the modified designs of architect Cass Gilbert. The George Washington Bridge, seen from New Jersey, looking toward Manhattan, New York City. © Jeffrey Sylvester/FPG. Find george washington bridge Stock Images in HD and millions of other royalty-free stock photos, illustrations, and vectors in the Shutterstock collection. Thousands of new, high-quality pictures added every day. Spans the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey. The George Washington Bridge was damaged by the Sub-Mariner during his rampage through New York City in summer of 1940. He was prevented from completely demolishing the bridge by the Human Torch, who used his flame powers to send the Sub-Mariner fleeing into the Hudson River below. Daredevil arrived at the center of the Bridge to check out Jonathan Powers' announcement to reveal his secret identity and got into a scuffle with him. Making it seem as For other bridges named "Washington Bridge", see Washington Bridge (disambiguation). For the American politician, see George Washington Bridges. For the Marvel comics character, see G. W. Bridge. For the bus station, see George Washington Bridge Bus Station. George Washington Bridge. The bridge, looking east from Fort Lee toward Upper Manhattan. Coordinates. 40°51â²06â³N 73°57â²09â³W  /  40.851589°N 73.952483°W  / 40.851589; -73.952483  (George Washington Bridge). Carries. George Washington Bridge. Tolls and E-ZPass. The toll is paid heading into New York. Westbound to New Jersey is always free. Some restrictions apply. Learn More. The iconic GWB is not only a marvel of engineering. It is also the busiest bridge in the world. Learn More. National Work Zone Awareness Week. Each year, the Port Authority, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), promotes the federally sponsored National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW)..

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