US Bridges

LA0937 over New River

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · LA0937 · Structure no. 610308032400061

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0937 over New River is a concrete slab carrying LA0937 over New River in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0937
CrossesNew River
LocationLA0937
RouteState Highway 937
CountyAscension Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21157, -90.81914
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2021)
Projected traffic1,444 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0937 over New River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0937 over New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0937 over New River carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA0937 over New River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0937 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.