Huey P. Long Bridge - Jefferson, LA
N 29° 56.899 W 090° 10.402
15R E 772818 N 3316419
The Huey P. Long Bridge is a rail/Highway bridge spanning the Mississippi River in the Greater New Orleans area.
Waymark Code: WM11A13
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2019
Views: 5
First bridge spanning the Mississippi River at New Orleans, the Huey P. Long has traffic lanes cantilevered off each side. The highway portion is 8,076 feet long. Has been called one of the great engineering bridges in the country.
Location:
Plaque is located on the East bank support, on river road facing south. The bridge itself is US Highway 90 a once major east/west highway and still heavily traveled.
Type of structure/site: Bridge
Date of Construction: 1935
Engineer/Architect/Builder etc.: Modjeski, Masters and Chase and foundation by Dr. Karl Terzaghi
Engineering Organization Listing: American Society of Civil Engineers
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Web Site: Not listed
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