US Bridges

LA0098 over I-10

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Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 2.13 MI NE of LA 35 · Structure no. 030103890102081

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0098 over I-10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0098 over I-10 in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,355 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0098
CrossesI-10
Location2.13 MI NE of LA 35
RouteState Highway 98
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.25159, -92.24437
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic3,355 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$975,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0098 over I-10 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0098 over I-10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0098 over I-10 carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0098 over I-10?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0098 over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.