Calcasieu River Bridge Live Cam

The Calcasieu River Bridge is a historic bridge located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the United States. The bridge spans the Calcasieu River and connects the east and west sides of Lake Charles.

The original Calcasieu River Bridge was constructed in 1911 as a toll bridge by the Calcasieu Bridge Company. The bridge was a steel truss structure that had a wooden plank roadway. At the time of its construction, it was the longest toll bridge in Louisiana.

In 1941, the Louisiana Highway Commission purchased the bridge from the Calcasieu Bridge Company and removed the tolls. The wooden plank roadway was also replaced with a concrete surface.

During World War II, the Calcasieu River Bridge was a vital transportation route for military personnel and supplies. In 1943, the bridge was temporarily closed to allow for the construction of a new drawbridge to accommodate larger vessels.