The Galliano Pontoon Bridge crosses Bayou Lafourche in the town of Galliano, Louisiana. Built in 1956, and rehabilitated in 2009, this pontoon swing bridge has a total length of 136.2 feet with its largest span at 71.9 feet. The bridge deck is 24.9 feet wide.[1] The bridge was shortly closed and reopened in 2023.[2]
Galliano Pontoon Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 29°26′03″N 90°17′51″W / 29.43417°N 90.29750°W |
Crosses | Bayou Lafourche |
Locale | Galliano, Louisiana |
Characteristics | |
Design | Pontoon swing bridge |
Total length | 136.2 feet |
Width | 24.9 feet |
Longest span | 71.9 feet |
History | |
Construction start | 1956 |
Construction end | 1956 |
Location | |
References
edit- ^ "Galliano Pontoon Bridge".
- ^ Gisclair, Casey (2022-09-16). "Galliano Pontoon Bridge back in operation after short closure". Retrieved 2023-09-18.
29°26′03″N 90°17′51″W / 29.43417°N 90.29750°W