Kansas City Southern Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge, Railway bridge in St. Charles Parish, United States
The Kansas City Southern Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge is a railway bridge that spans a flood control structure in southeastern Louisiana. The structure crosses the entire spillway system at approximately 1.8 miles long and carries freight trains daily.
The bridge was completed in 1936 to maintain rail connectivity across the spillway system. The spillway itself was designed to protect New Orleans from Mississippi River flooding by diverting excess water.
The bridge represents a significant engineering achievement that connects communities while supporting the regional transportation network in southeastern Louisiana.
The structure is visible from outside and is regularly maintained to support daily freight traffic. Visitors can view it from nearby public roads or vantage points.
This 1.8-mile-long railway bridge spans the entire width of the Bonnet Carré Spillway, which diverts excess water from the Mississippi River to Lake Pontchartrain.
Location: St. Charles Parish
Official opening: 1936
GPS coordinates: 30.02500,-90.42690
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20
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