Long–Allen Bridge (Harrisonburg)
| Long–Allen Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Carries |
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| Crosses | Ouachita River |
| Locale | Harrisonburg, LA |
| Other name(s) | La 8 Bridge |
| Maintained by | LaDOTD |
| ID number | 611704500900001 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Truss |
| Total length |
4,550 feet (1,387 m) (superstructure) 14,150 feet (4,313 m) (overall) |
| Width | 80 feet (24 m) |
| Longest span | 1,235 feet (376 m) |
| Clearance below | 175 feet (53 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1933 |
The Long–Allen Bridge is a truss bridge carrying Highway 8 across the Ouachita River at Harrisonburg in Catahoula Parish. This is the only point where Louisiana 8 crosses the Ouachita River in Louisiana. The structure is considered to be in "Poor Standing" by the Louisiana DOTD.
See also
- Long–Allen Bridge (disambiguation) for other bridges named for the same two governors
References
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Coordinates: 31°46′13.8″N 91°49′6.2″W / 31.770500°N 91.818389°W
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