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Historic Bridges: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 3

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Calcasieu River Bridge
Lake Charles Bridge, Westlake Bridge, Louisiana Memorial World War II Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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I-10, US-90 Over Calcasieu River in Lake Charles and Westlake: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Cantilever (Arched) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 6,607 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Roadway: 52.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1952 By: Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Louisiana Highway Commission and Norman E. Lant
This bridge is noted for its uncommon arched truss design, as well as its unique railings that feature guns on them.
Calcasieu River Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Calcasieu River in Lake Charles and Westlake: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 590 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: Unknown
This bridge features a 1907 swing truss span, but other spans on this bridge date to 1966.
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Deweyville Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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LA-12 and TX-12 Over Sabine River in Deweyville: Newton County, Texas and Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 327 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Forcum-James Company of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Louisiana Highway Commission
This rare variable depth deck plate girder swing bridge is slated for demolition and replacement!

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