Danziger (U.S. 90/Chef Menteur Hwy.) Bridge

Comment by: Amanda Arnwine, Knot Now, on Mar 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 47'
Draft: 5.5'

You MUST CALL the number to schedule an opening. This bridge is no longer tended

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Comment by: William OBrien, At Last, on Feb 7, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 6.0'

Went under 1/25/2021 - Heading East - we did call the bridge at the Harvey Lock. That was too soon and the poor people at the bridge were waiting for us to open it. Called the City to let them know we were calling and then a dude called me on his cell. He was in charge of opening bridge. They did wait for us and opened the bridge (turned out to be 4 hours from when we called). Glad they waited.

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Comment by: Carl Robertson on Feb 27, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 50'
Draft: 6.0'

This bridge does not operate at night. Be sure to call in advance, but it is business hours only ( I forget the exact times) and you need a 4 hour notice. We ending up circling for about 6 hours, waiting for a 9:00 am time, with the smell of the coffee roasting plant tormenting is all night.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Waterway Guide will call and clarify. CFR's state The US 90 (Danzinger) Bridge, mile 3.1, shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given; except that the draw need not be opened from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Comment by: Kevin O'Connell on Mar 10, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 7.0'

Make sure to call ahead for an appt. Unfortunately we missed this critical piece of information and had to circle and wait for almost 2 hours. We ended up making lunch, getting a sun tan and srugging it off, but if you want to make the best of your time call them in advance.

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Comment by: Gary Moates, S/V JB Moates, on Jan 5, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.2'

We, also, forgot to call on 1/3/16, but only circled for about 45 minutes.

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Comment by: Smackdaddy on Aug 17, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

We got caught at this bridge heading north from the river because we forgot to call ahead. We had to circle for 2 hours. Entering and exiting the Mississippi with all these locks and bridges can be overwhelming. We have iNavX with the WG integration (thanks WG) - we just missed this piece of info. So make sure to pay attention to details like this!

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