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Cote Blanche Bridge

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Cote Blanche Bridge
Coordinates29°31′N 90°20′W / 29.52°N 90.33°W / 29.52; -90.33
CrossesBayou Lafourche
LocaleWest 79th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana, United States
Characteristics
DesignPontoon bridge
MaterialSteel
Total length191.9 feet (58.5 m)
Width18 feet (5.5 m)
Longest span84 feet (26 m)
History
Built1956; 68 years ago (1956)
Location
Map

The Cote Blanche Bridge crosses Bayou Lafourche[1] at West 79th Street in the town of Cut Off, Louisiana.

Built in 1956, this steel pontoon bridge has a total length of 191.9 feet (58.5 m) with its largest span at 84 feet (26 m). The bridge deck is 18 feet (5.5 m) wide.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Cote Blanche Bridge to Close Tuesday for Maintenance". The Times of Houma/Thibodaux. Rushing Media. 2020-05-11. Archived from the original on 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  2. ^ "Cote Blanche Bridge". Bridgehunter.com. 2011-04-30. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
  3. ^ "BridgeReports.com | LOCAL ROAD over LAFOURCHE BAYOU, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana". bridgereports.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.