E. J. "Lionel" Grizzaffi Bridge

The E. J. "Lionel" Grizzaffi Bridge is a cantilever bridge in the U.S. state of Louisiana which carries US 90 over the Atchafalaya River between Berwick and Morgan City.[1]

E. J. "Lionel" Grizzaffi Bridge
Coordinates29°41′45″N 91°12′50″W
Carries4 lanes of US 90
CrossesAtchafalaya River
LocaleBerwick and Morgan City, Louisiana
Maintained byLaDOTD
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Total length1838.4 ft.
Width67.9 ft.
Longest span617 ft.
Clearance above30 ft.
History
Opened1975
Location

The bridge will eventually be part of the I-49 extension between Lafayette and New Orleans once the highway is brought up to freeway standards.

References

29.6957°N 91.2139°W / 29.6957; -91.2139


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