CSX Rigolets Pass Bridge, Railway bridge in eastern New Orleans, United States.
The CSX Rigolets Pass Bridge spans 4,555 feet across the waterway connecting Lake Pontchartrain with Lake Borgne, featuring a swing section for maritime passage.
A devastating accident occurred on January 7, 1896, when Louisville & Nashville freight train number 71 derailed, causing 12 fatalities and multiple injuries.
The bridge represents the industrial development of New Orleans, connecting the city with neighboring parishes through essential freight transportation networks.
The single-track structure facilitates the movement of CSX freight services between New Orleans and St. Tammany Parish, maintaining regional commerce connections.
The strategic position of the bridge at coordinates 30°09′19″N 89°37′51″W made it a preferred crossing choice over Lake Pontchartrain for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Location: New Orleans
GPS coordinates: 30.15528,-89.63083
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:57
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