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gptkbp:instanceOf
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bridge
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Othmar_Ammann
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gptkbp:averageTemperature
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36 inches
over 14,000 feet
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gptkbp:built
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1927
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gptkbp:colors
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blue and gray
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gptkbp:community_impact
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connects diverse neighborhoods
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gptkbp:connects
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gptkb:Fort_Lee,_New_Jersey
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gptkbp:construction_cost
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$60 million
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial
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steel cables and concrete towers
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gptkbp:crosses
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gptkb:Hudson_River
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol_of_New_York_and_New_Jersey_connection
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gptkbp:design
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suspension bridge
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gptkbp:design_feature
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art deco elements
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gptkbp:emergencyServices
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available
coordinated with local agencies
for_New_York_City
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact
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systems in place
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gptkbp:environmentalProtection
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wildlife impact assessments conducted
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gptkbp:famous_for
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its views and architecture
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gptkbp:firstAwarded
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to use a cantilevered design
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gptkbp:height
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604 feet
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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National_Historic_Civil_Engineering_Landmark
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gptkbp:historicalEvent
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site of many protests and gatherings.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The George Washington Bridge
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gptkbp:infrastructure
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critical for regional transport
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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numerous films and TV shows
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:U.S._Route_46
gptkb:U.S._Route_1
Interstate 95
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gptkbp:landmark
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in_New_York_City
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gptkbp:length
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4,760 feet
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gptkbp:lighting
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LED lights installed
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:New_York_City
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gptkbp:maintenance
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gptkb:Port_Authority_of_New_York_and_New_Jersey
regular inspections
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:George_Washington_Bridge_Walk
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gptkbp:opened
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1931
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gptkbp:owner
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gptkb:Port_Authority_of_New_York_and_New_Jersey
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gptkbp:parking
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yes
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gptkbp:passenger_traffic
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installed
approximately 300,000 vehicles per day
14 lanes
October 25, 1931
over 102 million vehicles annually
utilizes advanced technology
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gptkbp:previousName
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gptkb:George_Washington
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gptkbp:productionCompany
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over 1,000 employed during construction
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gptkbp:public_transport_access
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yes
buses and shuttles available
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gptkbp:renovated
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multiple over the years
ongoing to maintain structural integrity
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gptkbp:safety_features
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barriers and signage
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gptkbp:significance
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one of the busiest bridges in the world
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gptkbp:structureType
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steel and concrete
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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available for tourists
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gptkbp:suspension
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1,450 feet
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gptkbp:toll
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yes
located_in_Fort_Lee
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gptkbp:viewpoint
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gptkb:Manhattan_skyline
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