Did you know that when originally opened to traffic in 1958, the Crescent City Connection was the longest cantilever span in the world! While it has been surpassed several times in the intervening years, it still ranks as the 5th longest bridge of its kind in the world.

Did you know that the CCC is the 4th most heavily traveled toll bridge in the United States? An average of more than 90,000 vehicles flow through the toll plaza going to the East bank of New Orleans each day. During morning peak hour drive (7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.) over 9,000 vehicles pass through the toll plaza. On the Friday, which is the final day of the HP Classic, 97,856 vehicles passed through the toll gates headed back to the East bank.

Did you know that on January 4, 1989, the Crescent City Connection became the first bridge in the United States to utilize a totally automated electronic toll collection system in the United States. Currently, over 100,000 toll tags are in operation.

Did you know that the light system decorating the CCC consists of 4 strings of 64 lights? Each of the 256 lights is a 100-watt, high pressure, sodium light bulb with a life expectancy of approximately 10 years.

Did you know that it will take 3 years to completely repaint the 1,805,914 sq. ft. of steel contained in the main span of the Bridge? The original paint lasted (with touchups) for about 40 years, and it is expected that when completed the new paint will last (with touchups) for about 40 years.