Gramercy Bridge, Cantilever bridge in Gramercy, Louisiana
Gramercy Bridge is a steel cantilever structure that spans roughly 945 meters across the Mississippi River, connecting St. James Parish with St. John Parish. The roadway carries four traffic lanes along Louisiana Highway 3213 and provides approximately 50 meters of vertical clearance for river traffic passing underneath.
Construction became necessary after a ferry disaster in 1976 took many lives and highlighted the need for a safer crossing between the parishes. The bridge opened in 1995 and has since provided a reliable connection for the communities on both sides.
The bridge connects communities on both sides of the Mississippi and makes daily travel between the parishes much easier for local residents. It has become a central route that people from both areas rely on for work and family visits.
The bridge is most easily traversed during daylight hours when visibility is good and traffic flows predictably across all lanes. The road surface is well maintained and the crossing takes only a few minutes depending on your starting point.
The bridge required specialized engineering techniques to span the width and depth of the Mississippi River at this location. Its construction presented challenges beyond simple length, dealing with the river's powerful currents and changing water levels.
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