Long–Allen Bridge (Harrisonburg)

The Long–Allen Bridge is a truss bridge carrying Highway 8 across the Ouachita River at Harrisonburg in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. 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. As of November 2017, the bridge was no longer in commission. In January 2018 the bridge was demolished

Long–Allen Bridge
Coordinates 31°46′14″N 91°49′06″W
Carries2 lanes of LA 8
CrossesOuachita River
LocaleHarrisonburg, LA
Other name(s)La 8 Bridge
Maintained byLaDOTD
ID number611704500900001
Characteristics
DesignTruss
Total length4,550 feet (1,387 m) (superstructure)
14,150 feet (4,313 m) (overall)
Width80 feet (24 m)
Longest span1,235 feet (376 m)
Clearance below175 feet (53 m)
History
Opened1933
Closed2017

See also

  • Long–Allen Bridge (disambiguation) for other bridges named for the same two governors

References


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