The World's Top 18 Expensive Bridge Projects Exposed

13. George Washington Bridge, United States

Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey, and Manhattan, New York

Founded: 1931 (upper level), 1962 (lower level)

Price: *$1.2 billion

The George Washington Bridge, named after the first President of the United States, is a remarkable double-decker suspension bridge that spans the Hudson River, connecting Manhattan, New York, with Fort Lee, New Jersey. The upper level was completed in 1931, while the lower level was added in 1962, enhancing the bridge's capacity and functionality.

With over 103 million vehicles crossing it annually, the George Washington Bridge holds the title of the busiest motor vehicle bridge in the world. Its strategic location and impressive design make it a vital transportation link for commuters and travelers alike.

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United States SShutterstock George Washington Bridge Omar Ammann, the same man who developed the Lincoln Tunnel, created the bridge. Although the lowest level wouldn't be constructed until the 1960s, the George Washington Bridge's construction started in 1927 and ended in 1931. This bridge is probably well-known to you from classic films like the Warner Bros. crime classic Goodfellas. The George Washington Bridge had the title of having the longest main bridge span in the world for many years following its construction. The main span of the GWB was 3,500 feet long; the bridge's total length is 4,760 feet. But when the Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, it lost that distinction. The mid-span clearance of the George Washington Bridge is 212 feet.