New York - George Washington Bridge

The George Washington Bridge was designed by engineer Othmar Ammann and architect Cass Gilbert and opened in 1931. Today, the bridge links the New Jersey with Manhattan, used by 50 million cars per year. The elegant bridge is 600 feet high and 3,500 feet long. A lighthouse sits below the eastern tower of the bridge, and inspired children's author, Hildegarde Swift to write a tale. When it was completed, the bridge revolutionized long-span design by eliminating the need for heavy and costly stiffening trusses, resulting in an elegant and economical bridge.