Deweyville Swing Bridge
Deweyville Swing Bridge, Historic swing bridge at Texas-Louisiana border, United States
Description
Deweyville Swing Bridge is a rotating bridge that crosses the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana. The structure has a movable center section designed to pivot and allow boat traffic to pass through.
History
The bridge was built between 1936 and 1938 as part of work programs during the economic depression. It replaced a ferry service that had previously carried people and vehicles across the river.
Culture
The bridge represents Depression-era engineering and stands as one of four federally funded structures built between Texas and Louisiana during that period.
Practical
The bridge carries two state highways and can be driven across by regular vehicles. Visitors should know it is an active roadway and not designed as a scenic viewing location.
Did you know?
The rotating segment was originally operated regularly to allow ships on the Sabine River to pass through. The last documented opening occurred in 1995, showing how rare such operations have become.
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