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Long–Allen Bridge (Shreveport)

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

Coordinates32.5180°N 93.7425°W / 32.5180; -93.7425
Carries US 79 / US 80
CrossesRed River
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Long–Allen Bridge

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The Long–Allen Bridge as viewed from Bossier City
Coordinates32.5180°N 93.7425°W / 32.5180; -93.7425
Carries US 79 / US 80
CrossesRed River
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Interactive map of Long–Allen Bridge
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Aerial view of the bridge in 1937

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