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Krotz Springs Bridge
Frank and Sal Diesi Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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US-190 (Westbound) Over Atchafalaya River in Krotz Springs: Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana and St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 3,403 ft. Main Span: 780 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1973 By: J. H. Beasley Company of Dallas, Texas
This post-1970 bridge of modern design details is of limited historic significance, but offers a look at the evolution of bridge design, and is at the site of a former K-truss bridge.
Krotz Springs Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0.5 Miles (0.8 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Atchafalaya River in Krotz Springs: Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana and St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 770 ft. Main Span: 305 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Union Bridge and Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri
This swing bridge had its approach redesigned with a noteworthy, and highly unusual cantilever span in 1938-1940.
Melville Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.5 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Atchafalaya River in Melville: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,932 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown and Ralph Modjeski
Famous engineer Ralph Modjeski was the chief engineer for the design of this large truss bridge featuring a lift span.

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.

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