Long–Allen Bridge (Jonesville)

The Long–Allen Bridge (named for Louisiana Governors Huey Long and Oscar K. Allen) was a two-lane swing bridge carrying U.S. Route 84 (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.

Long–Allen Bridge
Coordinates 31°37′23″N 91°48′43″W
Carries2 lanes of US 84
CrossesBlack River
LocaleJonesville, Louisiana
Other name(s)La 8 Bridge
ID number581500220700001
Characteristics
DesignSwing
Total length673 feet (205 m)
Width21.9 feet (7 m)
Longest span673 feet (205 m)
Clearance below11.8 feet (4 m)
History
Opened1933
Closed2009

See also

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

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