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Is the George Washington Bridge a Truss Bridge?

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No it isn't. It is a suspension bridge. Look it up!!

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What type of bridge is the George Washington bridge?
a suspension bridge
What was the purpose of the George Washington Bridge?
The purpose of the George Washington Bridge was to make it easier to travel between New Jersey and New York City.The Holland Tunnel opened in 1927, while the George Washington Bridge opened in 1931....
Who designed the George Washington bridge?
Othmar Ammann (1879-1965), the Swiss civil engineer and Cass Gilbert (1859-1934), the architect
Who desighed the George Washington bridge?
Othmar Ammann (1879-1965), the Swiss civil engineer and Cass Gilbert (1859-1934), the architect
Where is the George Washington Bridge located?
The George Washington Bridge connects New Jersey to New York City. It traverses the Hudson River at Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey, and 181st Street in Upper Manhattan.