Huey P. Long Bridge
NBI
611700071000001
Structurae ID
20001374
Global Region
North America
Country
United States
State/Province
Louisiana
City
Baton Rouge
Crossing
Mississippi River
Lat/Lon
30.50694/-91.19750
Construction
1932 - 1935
Age
88
Design life
Designer/Cosultant
Total Length
1791
Maximum Span
258
Usage
Rail, Road
Health
Deficient
Cable
Steel
Deck
Steel
Pier
Steel
Reconstruction
Yes
Year Reconstructed
1979
Modifications
Yes
Monitoring
No
Notes
1979 Reopens after repairs due to ship collision. Recommended work: Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. Estimated cost of work: $27,513,000