Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge

The Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge is a toll bridge that crosses over Bayou Lafourche and surrounding marshland to connect Leeville with the Port Fourchon industrial terminal. The structure uses concrete trestle construction designed to withstand the harsh coastal environment.

The bridge was completed in 2009 as part of a major infrastructure project to improve transportation in coastal Louisiana. The project was driven by growing industrial demands at the port facility.

This concrete trestle bridge acts as a vital connector for local communities, industrial facilities, and fisheries along the Louisiana coastline.

Vehicles pay tolls based on axle count, with cars typically paying between 3.75 and 5 dollars per trip. The best times to cross are outside peak hours to avoid morning and evening work commutes.

The bridge serves as the primary evacuation route for residents and industrial workers during hurricanes and tropical storms. This critical role shapes its infrastructure planning and maintenance priorities.

Inception: 2009

Official opening: 2009

GPS coordinates: 29.22612,-90.19496

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42