The town of New Orleans in the great state of Louisiana boasts about the busiest metropolitan area, bustling port and its rich multi-lingual as well as cross cultural inheritance. The town has a lot to give apropos entertainment, fun and celebrations. There are some important bridges in New Orleans that connect the town to rest of the continent. Following are 1 or 2 New Orleans bridges that are well-known for their application and historic architecture:
Crescent City Connection
The Crescent Bridge, previously called the Bigger New Orleans Bridge is 4,093 meters long; 28 meters wide (westbound) and 16 meters in width (eastbound). Construction of the bridge started in 1954 which was opened in 1958 and at this point of time, it was the longest cantilever bridge of the world. The daily traffic load on the eastbound part is approximately 180,000.
Claiborne Avenue Bridge
The Claiborne Avenue Bridge which is also referred to as the Judge William Seeber Bridge, is a vertical lift bridge built over the Economic Canal. Louisiana Dept of Roads built and opened the bridge for cars in 1957. The bridge has suffered numerous natural calamities including a barge in 1993 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Norfolk Southern Lake Pontchartrain Bridge
The Norfolk Southern Lake Pontchartrain Bridge carries a single train line track of the Norfolk Southern Railway connecting New Orleans with Slidell. The bridge is 5.8 miles in length which makes it the longest railroad bridge of United States and likely the longest Over Water Rail Bridge of the planet. This bridge is generally employed by the Norfolk Southern cargo trains.
Florida Avenue Bridge
The Florida Avenue Bridge over the Industrial Canal is a vertical lift bridge accommodating two car lanes, one railway track and 2 paths. The bridge has derived its name from the Florida Avenue, one of the first four New Orleans bridges built in 1920s by the Port of New Orleans. Due to hazards causing to sea navigation, the old Florida Avenue Bridge was removed in 2000 and then the prevailing bridge with its sturdy steel structure was built in 2005.
I-10 Twin Span Bridge
I-10 Twin Span Bridge is also known as the Twin Spans and it is consisted mainly of two trestle bridges running parallel. The bridge connects the Lake Pontchartrain with Slidell. The bridge is 5.4 miles long and 60 feet in width. It suffered serious damage in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina and taking a look at its weakness to natural tragedies, a decision for reconstruction is under consideration.
St. Claude Avenue Bridge
St. Claude Avenue Bridge over the Industrial Canal is a bascule bridge with 4 auto lanes. Initially the bridge accommodated both car tracks and railroads; however the railroad is not there anymore. The bridge is incorporated in the structure of the Economic Canal Lock and it can be raised to facilitate the passage of sea traffic.
Almonaster Avenue Bridge
The Almonaster Avenue Bridge, made in 1919 is a bascule bridge with 2 car lanes of the Almonaster Road and two Commercial Canal bound railway tracks. It is one of the first 4 Bridges in New Orleans build by the Port of New Orleans.
Crescent City Connection
The Crescent Bridge, previously called the Bigger New Orleans Bridge is 4,093 meters long; 28 meters wide (westbound) and 16 meters in width (eastbound). Construction of the bridge started in 1954 which was opened in 1958 and at this point of time, it was the longest cantilever bridge of the world. The daily traffic load on the eastbound part is approximately 180,000.
Claiborne Avenue Bridge
The Claiborne Avenue Bridge which is also referred to as the Judge William Seeber Bridge, is a vertical lift bridge built over the Economic Canal. Louisiana Dept of Roads built and opened the bridge for cars in 1957. The bridge has suffered numerous natural calamities including a barge in 1993 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Norfolk Southern Lake Pontchartrain Bridge
The Norfolk Southern Lake Pontchartrain Bridge carries a single train line track of the Norfolk Southern Railway connecting New Orleans with Slidell. The bridge is 5.8 miles in length which makes it the longest railroad bridge of United States and likely the longest Over Water Rail Bridge of the planet. This bridge is generally employed by the Norfolk Southern cargo trains.
Florida Avenue Bridge
The Florida Avenue Bridge over the Industrial Canal is a vertical lift bridge accommodating two car lanes, one railway track and 2 paths. The bridge has derived its name from the Florida Avenue, one of the first four New Orleans bridges built in 1920s by the Port of New Orleans. Due to hazards causing to sea navigation, the old Florida Avenue Bridge was removed in 2000 and then the prevailing bridge with its sturdy steel structure was built in 2005.
I-10 Twin Span Bridge
I-10 Twin Span Bridge is also known as the Twin Spans and it is consisted mainly of two trestle bridges running parallel. The bridge connects the Lake Pontchartrain with Slidell. The bridge is 5.4 miles long and 60 feet in width. It suffered serious damage in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina and taking a look at its weakness to natural tragedies, a decision for reconstruction is under consideration.
St. Claude Avenue Bridge
St. Claude Avenue Bridge over the Industrial Canal is a bascule bridge with 4 auto lanes. Initially the bridge accommodated both car tracks and railroads; however the railroad is not there anymore. The bridge is incorporated in the structure of the Economic Canal Lock and it can be raised to facilitate the passage of sea traffic.
Almonaster Avenue Bridge
The Almonaster Avenue Bridge, made in 1919 is a bascule bridge with 2 car lanes of the Almonaster Road and two Commercial Canal bound railway tracks. It is one of the first 4 Bridges in New Orleans build by the Port of New Orleans.
About the Author:
Herald Moores has been fascinated by landmarks in New Orleans for many years. He has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications. For more information about New Orleans bridges please visit his site.
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