greater new orleans bridge
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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
- twin cantilever bridges across the Mississippi at New Orleans