LA0070 over Pierre Pass
PoorPosted for loadAssumption Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Miles N. of LA 101 · Structure no. 610402320113011
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 476 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,560
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0070 over Pierre Pass is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0070 over Pierre Pass in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,116 by 2041. The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long and 39 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0070 over Pierre Pass built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0070 over Pierre Pass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does LA0070 over Pierre Pass carry?
About 5,560 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0070 over Pierre Pass?
The structure is 476 ft (145.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns LA0070 over Pierre Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.