Long–Allen Bridge (Harrisonburg)

The Long–Allen Bridge was a truss bridge carrying Highway 8 across the Ouachita River at Harrisonburg in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. This was the only point where La Route 8 crossed the Ouachita River in Louisiana. It was originally constructed in 1932, and it carried approximately 3,000 vehicles per day.[1]

Long–Allen Bridge
Coordinates31°46′14″N 91°49′06″W / 31.7705°N 91.81839°W / 31.7705; -91.81839
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

The structure was considered to be in "poor standing" by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. In August 2017, a replacement span named the Veterans Memorial Bridge was opened.[1] As of November 2017, the bridge was no longer in commission, and in January 2018, the bridge was demolished.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "DOTD celebrates official opening of new Ouachita River Bridge in Catahoula Parish". wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. Retrieved 23 September 2023.

31°46′13.8″N 91°49′6.2″W / 31.770500°N 91.818389°W / 31.770500; -91.818389