Definition

Noun: - A pair of twin cantilever bridges that cross the Mississippi River at New Orleans, Louisiana. The name specifically refers to the two parallel bridge structures.

Usage Notes

• "Greater New Orleans Bridge" is a proper noun, the official name for this specific pair of bridges. It should be capitalized.
• The term is used to refer to the bridges collectively as a single landmark or piece of infrastructure.
• In local usage, the bridges are also commonly known by other names (see Variants and Related Words).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Greater New Orleans Bridge is a critical transportation link for the city.
  • We drove across the Greater New Orleans Bridge to get from the east bank to the west bank.
  • The construction of the second span of the Greater New Orleans Bridge was completed later.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in historical or engineering contexts to discuss the design, construction, or significance of these specific bridges.
  • The Greater New Orleans Bridge is often cited as an example of mid-20th century cantilever bridge design.

Variants and Related Words

• The Crescent City Connection: This is the commonly used local name for the Greater New Orleans Bridge. The two terms are often used interchangeably.
• Twin Span(s): A descriptive term referencing the two parallel bridge decks.
• Mississippi River Bridge (at New Orleans): A more general descriptive name.

Synonyms

• Bridge complex: A general term for a set of related bridge structures.
• Twin bridges: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the two parallel structures.

Related Phrases

• To cross the bridge: The most common phrase associated with its use.
  • Commuters cross the bridge every day.
• Bridge traffic: Often used in the context of congestion or travel reports.
  • Bridge traffic is heavy this morning.

Noun

1. twin cantilever bridges across the Mississippi at New Orleans