Maestri Bridge
Bridge in Louisiana, U.S.A. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Maestri Bridge (originally known as the Pontchartrain Bridge and later as the Watson-Williams Pontchartrain Bridge and the Five Mile Bridge) carries U.S. Route 11 (US 11) across Lake Pontchartrain between New Orleans and Slidell, Louisiana, in the United States. The 4.78-mile (7.69 km) bridge was the longest concrete bridge in the world upon completion. It is 35 feet (11 m) wide and has two bascule-type draw spans for passing vessels and barges.
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Maestri Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 30°11′14″N 89°50′35″W |
Carries | 2 lanes of US 11 |
Crosses | Lake Pontchartrain |
Locale | New Orleans and Slidell, Louisiana, U.S.A. |
Maintained by | LA DOTD |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 4.78 miles (8 km) |
Width | 35 feet (11 m) |
History | |
Opened | February 18, 1928; 96 years ago (1928-02-18) |
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