Danziger Bridge, Vertical-lift road bridge in New Orleans, United States
Description
The Danziger Bridge carries US Route 90 across the Industrial Canal with seven lanes of traffic through eastern New Orleans. Its vertical-lift design allows the deck to raise and lower, creating an opening for boats to pass beneath.
History
A new vertical-lift bridge opened in February 1988, replacing an earlier drawbridge from 1932 that had become outdated for the area's needs. This replacement represented a major upgrade in the city's transportation infrastructure.
Culture
The bridge bears the name of Alfred Danziger, a lawyer who worked as executive counsel for Mayor Robert Maestri from 1936 to 1946. Today, the name marks this key transportation route through the eastern part of the city.
Practical
The bridge carries heavy daily traffic, especially during peak hours when thousands of vehicles cross between Chef Menteur Highway and surrounding neighborhoods. Pedestrians and cyclists should note that this is primarily a vehicle corridor.
Did you know?
When it opened in 1988, this was the widest vertical-lift bridge in the world, showcasing engineering achievement of that era. This remarkable width made it possible to carry seven lanes simultaneously across the canal.
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