US Bridges

Rondinaud LN over Bayou Lafourche

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · Donaldsonville · Structure no. 610330059910041

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rondinaud LN over Bayou Lafourche is a concrete slab carrying Rondinaud LN over Bayou Lafourche in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRondinaud LN
CrossesBayou Lafourche
LocationDonaldsonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.09631, -91.00599
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rondinaud LN over Bayou Lafourche built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rondinaud LN over Bayou Lafourche 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rondinaud LN over Bayou Lafourche carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rondinaud LN over Bayou Lafourche?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rondinaud LN over Bayou Lafourche?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.