the george washington bridge is a suspension bridge over the hudson river. it connects part of new york city, new york to fort lee, new jersey. it is long. it was designed by othmar h. ammann. building began on october 21, 1927. the bridge was opened on october 25, 1931. it cost $59 million. a second level was added below the main level and opened to traffic on august 29, 1962. there are also walkways for pedestrians and bicyclists on the north and south sides of the bridge.