Magnolia Bridge

Love this little bridge that crosses Bayou St. John which is pedestrian only… But I have seen people bike across. It’s the perfect spot to stop and contemplate the sky and the water or chat with a friend.
There have been various threats to tear it down but the community always rallies to stop the demolition. And it has been proven to be structurally sound for people.
Take a moment and walk around Bayou St. John and then stop on the bridge, perhaps with your favorite beverage and just be. You won’t regret it.

Yasssssssssss!!! I am soooooooo in love with this bridge. It’s got so much character, just like me :) I love it so much that I could pitch a tent, sleep there & play with the fishies… Water baby alert!!!
This foot bridge crosses one side of the bayou to the other. And it’s such a staple that I strain my eyes to see it whenever passing in the area. I’ve seen parties, soirees galore out here. From formal to casual events can and have been held here.
I have walked the bridge on several occasions and while some of the boards require some maintenance, hello CITY OF NEW ORLEANS BRIDGE MAINTENANCE, can we get a hammer & nails, it’s still got charm, appeal & mystic.
Don’t be surprised if you see me randomly hanging out on this bridge. I HEART this bridge & all it’s charm.

This foot bridge connects the north and south shores of Bayou St. John at Harding St. It isn’t open to car traffic any more, only pedestrian traffic & bicycle traffic. I have driven my scooter across and felt like a bit of a rebel, but, I digress.
The bridge has been the site of many celebrations, birthday parties, weddings, memorial gatherings. it is a great place to catch a sunset, or. the 4^th of July Krewe of Kolossus boat ‘parade’. Sometimes on a random lovely evening my friends and I will bring some cheese & wine and a few camp chairs out and sit on the bridge perched above the water and watch the world go by.
There is currently a group who has made it their mission to refurbish the bridge and has fund-​raisers throughout the year to this end. check
for information on this great non-​profit and a better history of this historic mid-​city icon.