Florida Avenue Bridge (Inner Harbor Navigation Canal)
Bascule bridge · USA
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Florida Avenue Bridge (Inner Harbor Navigation Canal) is a bascule bridge (USA). Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30 and 17:45 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day. Today: 00:00 to 23:59. Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge
VHF 13
Location: 29° 58,84' N 090° 01,32' W
Opening times
Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30 and 17:45 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sat 24/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Sun 25/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Mon 26/10 | 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30, 17:45 to 23:59 |
| Tue 27/10 | 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30, 17:45 to 23:59 |
| Wed 28/10 | 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30, 17:45 to 23:59 |
| Thu 29/10 | 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30, 17:45 to 23:59 |
| Fri 30/10 | 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30, 17:45 to 23:59 |
All times in local time (America/Chicago).
Times: eCFR: 33 CFR 117.458, Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, New Orleans (Stand 16.10.2026), as of 2026-10-20
Notes
- Lift bridge over the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, opens on signal, but not Monday to Friday, except federal holidays, from 6:30 to 8:30 and from 15:30 to 17:45 (33 CFR 117.458(a)).
Harbours nearby
- South Shore Harbor Marina 7 km N
- Lakeview 10.5 km NW
- Port Nickel 14.1 km S
- Braithwaite 14.3 km SE
Frequently asked questions
Florida Avenue Bridge (Inner Harbor Navigation Canal): When does the bridge open?
Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30 and 17:45 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Florida Avenue Bridge (Inner Harbor Navigation Canal): Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Sources: eCFR: 33 CFR 117.458, Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, New Orleans (Stand 16.10.2026)