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LA0182 over CHARENTON

Map 

Coordinates:
+29.82557, -91.53820
29°49'32" N, 91°32'18" W
Source: National Bridge Inventory (1992, 2000, 2010 editions)
Information not verified. Use at your own risk.

Facts 

Name:LA0182 over CHARENTON
Structure number:035100040609371
Location:2,4 MI NORTH OF LA 3211
Purpose:Carries highway over waterway
Route classification:Collector (Urban) [17]
Length of largest span:299.9 ft. [91.4 m]
Total length:2422.0 ft. [738.2 m]
Roadway width between curbs:24.3 ft. [7.4 m]
Deck width edge-to-edge:26.9 ft. [8.2 m]
Vertical clearance above deck:15.1 ft. [4.6 m]
Vertical clearance below bridge:51.8 ft. [15.8 m]
Owner:State Highway Agency [01]
Year built:1941
Historic significance:Bridge is not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places [5]
Design load:M 13.5 / H 15 [2]
Main span material:Steel [3]
Main span design:Truss - Thru [10]
Deck type:Concrete Cast-in-Place [1]

2010 Inspection 

Status:Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic:7,000 [as of 2009]
Truck traffic:12% of total traffic
Deck condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition:Fair [5 out of 9]
Substructure condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Channel protection:Banks are protected or well vegetated. River control devices such as spur dikes and embankment protection are not required or are in a stable condition. [8]
Pier/abutment protection:Navigation protection not required [1]
Scour condition:Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Operating rating:28.7 tons [26.1 metric tons]
Inventory rating:16.8 tons [15.3 metric tons]
Evaluation:Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating:38.2
Recommended work:Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]
Estimated cost of work:$9,445,000

2000 Inspection 

Status:Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic:7,865 [as of 1996]
Truck traffic:12% of total traffic
Deck condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Substructure condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Channel protection:Bank protection is being eroded. River control devices and/or embankment have major damage. Trees and rush restrict the channel. [5]
Pier/abutment protection:Navigation protection not required [1]
Scour condition:Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Operating rating:28.7 tons [26.1 metric tons]
Inventory rating:16.8 tons [15.3 metric tons]
Evaluation:Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating:49.2
Recommended work:Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]
Estimated cost of work:$9,445,000

1992 Inspection 

Status:Open, no restriction [A]
Average daily traffic:6,971 [as of 1991]
Truck traffic:12% of total traffic
Deck condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Substructure condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Channel protection:Bank protection is being eroded. River control devices and/or embankment have major damage. Trees and rush restrict the channel. [5]
Pier/abutment protection:Navigation protection not required [1]
Operating rating:44.6 tons [40.5 metric tons]
Inventory rating:21.8 tons [19.8 metric tons]
Evaluation:Functionally obsolete [2]
Sufficiency rating:56.9
Recommended work:Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]
Estimated cost of work:$9,445,000