LA0070 over Avoca Island Cutoff
FairAssumption Parish, Louisiana · 5.7 MI N LA 1016-1 · Structure no. 610402320109601
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,787
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0070 over Avoca Island Cutoff is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0070 over Avoca Island Cutoff in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,787 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,465 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0070 over Avoca Island Cutoff built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0070 over Avoca Island Cutoff 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0070 over Avoca Island Cutoff carry?
About 6,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0070 over Avoca Island Cutoff?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns LA0070 over Avoca Island Cutoff?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.