Long–Allen Bridge (Jonesville)
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| Long–Allen Bridge | |
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| Carries | 2 lanes of  US 84 |
| Locale | Jonesville, LA |
| Other name(s) | La 8 Bridge |
| ID number | 581500220700001 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Swing |
| Total length | 673 feet (205 m) |
| Width | 21.9 feet (7 m) |
| Longest span | 673 feet (205 m) |
| Clearance below | 11.8 feet (4 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1933 |
| Closed | 2009 |
The Long–Allen Bridge (named for Louisiana Governors Huey Long and Oscar K. Allen) was a two-lane swing bridge carrying US 84 across the Black River at Jonesville, Louisiana in Concordia Parish. It was replaced by a larger bridge in 2009. The newer structure carries 4 lanes of traffic and was built at a cost of $8,610,000.
See also
- Long–Allen Bridge (disambiguation) for other bridges named for the same two governors
References
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Crossings of the Black River
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