Long–Allen Bridge (Harrisonburg)

Long–Allen Bridge
Carries 2 lanes of LA 8
Crosses Ouachita River
Locale Harrisonburg, LA
Other name(s) La 8 Bridge
Maintained by LaDOTD
ID number 611704500900001
Characteristics
Design Truss
Total length 4,550 feet (1,387 m) (superstructure)
14,150 feet (4,313 m) (overall)
Width 80 feet (24 m)
Longest span 1,235 feet (376 m)
Clearance below 175 feet (53 m)
History
Opened 1933

The Long–Allen Bridge is a truss bridge carrying Highway 8 across the Ouachita River at Harrisonburg in Catahoula Parish. 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.

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


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