Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge

The Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed structure that crosses the Mississippi River and carries four traffic lanes plus shoulders. The crossing links the West Bank to the East Bank, serving as a major route over the waterway.

The structure opened in 1983 and was the first cable-stayed bridge of its kind built across the Mississippi River in the United States. This project represented a milestone in the nation's bridge engineering.

The bridge takes its name from United States Congressman Hale Boggs, who represented Louisiana and championed the state's infrastructure growth. Visitors can see acknowledgments of his legacy displayed on both riverbanks.

The bridge links Louisiana Highway 18 on the West Bank with Louisiana Highway 48 on the East Bank and is straightforward to navigate during daylight. Drivers should expect local traffic, particularly during peak hours in early morning and late afternoon.

In later years, the structure's original cables were replaced with modern parallel strand cables while traffic continued without interruption. This renovation extended the bridge's service life considerably.

Location: St. Charles Parish

Inception: 1983

Official opening: October 6, 1983

GPS coordinates: 29.94250,-90.37360

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57