John James Audubon Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in southern Louisiana, United States
The John James Audubon Bridge extends 12,883 feet across the Mississippi River, supported by two towers reaching 492 feet in height.
The construction of this bridge in 2011 eliminated the necessity for ferry services that had operated between New Roads and St. Francisville for generations.
The bridge bears the name of naturalist John James Audubon, who created 32 paintings for Birds of America while residing at Oakley Plantation.
The structure carries four traffic lanes at 65 feet above the Mississippi River, connecting communities between Natchez and Baton Rouge across 93 miles.
Each sliding finger joint of the bridge weighs 24 tons and allows 49 inches of movement, representing the largest components of this type ever manufactured.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 2011
Official opening: May 5, 2011
GPS coordinates: 30.72750,-91.35500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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