Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, Road bridge in Louisiana, United States
The Atchafalaya Basin Bridge spans 29,290 meters across the Atchafalaya Basin, consisting of two parallel concrete structures carrying Interstate 10 traffic.
Construction of this engineering structure began in 1971, and upon its completion in 1973, it ranked as the second longest bridge in the United States.
The bridge received its name Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge in 1989 to honor paratroopers and glider soldiers following a petition from the 82nd Airborne Division.
Traffic regulations limit trucks to 55 mph in the right lane, while other vehicles maintain a speed limit of 60 mph across the entire bridge.
The bridge includes only two exits along its entire length, located at Whiskey Bay and Butte La Rose, connecting Baton Rouge to Lafayette.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1973
Official opening: 1973
Length: 29,290 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Part of: Interstate Highway System
GPS coordinates: 30.33250,-91.75920
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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