Seabrook Bridge, Bascule road bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Seabrook Bridge, officially the Senator Ted Hickey Bridge, is a medium-rise twin bascule road bridge carrying four lanes of Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans. It links Leon C. Simon Drive on the upper side with Hayne Boulevard on the lower side, and its twin leaves normally rest down for vehicles while still clearing most marine traffic.
The bridge is officially named the Senator Ted Hickey Bridge, honoring the Louisiana state senator for whom it was designated. It is operated and maintained by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The structure carries Lakeshore Drive across the waterway, linking Leon C. Simon Drive with Hayne Boulevard.
The bridge carries Lakeshore Drive, linking Leon C. Simon Drive on the upper side with Hayne Boulevard on the lower side. It is operated and maintained by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, and its official name honors Senator Ted Hickey.
Vehicles should account for occasional bridge openings when maritime traffic requires passage through the waterway. Road users can expect brief delays during these lifting operations.
The structure uses a twin bascule design that keeps the roadway nearly level when closed, then raises to accommodate passing vessels. This engineering approach maintains smooth traffic flow while serving maritime needs.
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