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Historic Bridges: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 2

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Crescent City Connection Bridge (Original/Eastbound Span)
Greater New Orleans Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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US-90 Business (Eastbound) Over Mississippi River and Various Roads and Railroads in New Orleans: Orleans Parish, Louisiana and Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Cantilever 32 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 13,428 ft. Main Span: 1,575 ft. Roadway: 52 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1958 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Modjeski and Masters
Paired with a modern cantilever truss bridge, this enormous historic bridge is noted for its very long main span length, and is an icon for the city.
Huey P. Long Bridge
Huey P. Long Jefferson Parish Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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US-90 and Railroad (New Orleans Public Belt Railroad) Over Mississippi River and Various Roads in Bridge City and Elmwood: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 22,996 ft. Main Span: 790 ft. Roadway: 84 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1935 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This massive bridge has been widened with the addition of two truss lines, but remains a significant example of a large scale combined highway and railroad bridge.

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