Florida Avenue Bridge, Vertical lift railway bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Florida Avenue Bridge spans the Industrial Canal with one railroad track, two vehicle lanes, and sidewalks for pedestrian access point.
The Port of New Orleans constructed the bridge in the 1920s, and it underwent complete reconstruction in 2005 with a budget of 47 million dollars.
The bridge stands as a reflection of New Orleans' industrial development, connecting communities through its combined railway and vehicle transportation system.
Maritime vessels pass beneath the bridge through a 300-foot horizontal clearance, while the structure rises 156 feet when fully elevated.
Federal funding through the United States Coast Guard Truman-Hobbs appropriation supported the construction of this essential transportation connection.
Location: Louisiana
GPS coordinates: 29.98100,-90.02180
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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