Danziger Bridge, New Orleans
Facts and practical information
The Danziger Bridge is a vertical lift bridge that carries seven vehicular lanes of U.S. Route 90 across the Industrial Canal in New Orleans, Louisiana. Built to replace the old Danziger Bridge, a draw bridge constructed in 1931–1932, the current Danziger Bridge was constructed on the south side of the old bridge between 1983 and 1987 and officially opened in February 1988. Named after a New Orleans lawyer and businessman, it became the widest lift bridge in the world. Most marine traffic is accommodated in the down position. ()
4500 Chef Menteur HwyNew Orleans East (Viavant - Venetian Isles)New Orleans 70126
Danziger Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Almonaster Avenue Bridge, I-10 High Rise Bridge, Industrial Canal, Pontchartrain Park.