US Bridges

LA0070 over Belle River

GoodPosted for load

Assumption Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. S. of LA 1016-2 · Structure no. 610402320116621

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
480 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,005
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0070 over Belle River is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0070 over Belle River in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,005 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,805 by 2041. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0070
CrossesBelle River
Location0.01 Mi. S. of LA 1016-2
RouteState Highway 70
CountyAssumption Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.90948, -91.21554
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,005 (2021)
Projected traffic8,805 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0070 over Belle River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0070 over Belle River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0070 over Belle River carry?

About 8,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0070 over Belle River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0070 over Belle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.