Long–Allen Bridge (Shreveport)

The Long–Allen Bridge is a truss bridge in Shreveport, Louisiana, named for Louisiana governors Huey Long and Oscar K. Allen. Opened in 1933, it carries US 79/US 80 across the Red River.[1] It is also known as the Texas Street Bridge.[2]

Long–Allen Bridge

Texas Street Bridge
The Long–Allen Bridge as viewed from Bossier City
Coordinates32.517°N 93.742°W / 32.517; -93.742
Carries US 79 / US 80
CrossesRed River

References
  1. Eric J. Brock (2006). Shreveport. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9780738524795.
  2. "Long–Allen Bridge, Texas Street Bridge, Spanning the Red River on US 80, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA". Library of Congress.
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