Posted in New Orleans January 18, 2017 by

Cross These 3 Bridges In New Orleans Just Because They’re So Awesome

If you have ever traveled around New Orleans, then there is no doubt you’ve crossed a beautiful bridge. We are surrounded by water, so great bridges are essential for our livelihood. Here are 3 of the most majestic you’ll ever come across.

1) The Crescent City Connection bridge spans over the Mississippi River, connecting downtown New Orleans to the Westbank.
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This is the widest and most heavily trafficked bridge over the lower Mississippi, the closest comparable bridge is in St. Louis, MO.
In the past, the CCC was known as the Greater New Orleans Bridge, and it carries US Highway 90 over the Mississippi.
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When the first bridge was completed in 1958 it was the longest cantilever bridge in the world, carrying two lanes of traffic in each direction.
The bridge was rebuilt and expanded in the 1980s, and the project was completed in 1989.
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And because of the way the Mississippi River twists and turns, the Business US 90 West actually heads eastbound, and the Business US 90 East heads westbound.
2) The I-10 twinspans take people over Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans East to Slidell.
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This bridge is over 6 miles. It's official name is the Frank Davis "Naturally N'Awlins" Memorial Bridge, so named in memoriam of the former WWL-TV news personality.
This bridge was originally opened in 1965, but went through a major reconstruction following Hurricane Katrina. Extensive damage from the storm, pictured here, made it impossible to traverse the bridge.
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The people of New Orleans got right to work to restore the bridges prior to the storm, and soon there was two-way traffic on the eastbound span. Eventually, an entirely new bridge was constructed, starting in 2006, so that it would be less vulnerable to storms.
3) The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway connects Metairie to Mandeville.
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It is a 23.83 mile long bridge that is known as the longest bridge over water in the world.
When you take your trip across the bridge, you will have access to the gorgeous sunsets and other beauty found as you cross this lake.
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The bridge was originally opened in 1956, with the parallel span opening in 1969.
This bridge survived Hurricane Katrina relatively well, not needing any major restructuring before reopening.
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The bridge itself is built upon over 9,500 concrete pilings and is one of the most iconic bridges in the region.

Aren’t those bridges amazing? What are your favorites? Let us know what you love about New Orleans’ bridges in the comments below. We love to hear your ideas and feedback!

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