LA0525 over Gilmer Bayou
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.50 Mi. W. of US 171 · Structure no. 040900970118541
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,294
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0525 over Gilmer Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0525 over Gilmer Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.
It carries about 4,294 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,723 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0525 over Gilmer Bayou built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0525 over Gilmer Bayou 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does LA0525 over Gilmer Bayou carry?
About 4,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0525 over Gilmer Bayou?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns LA0525 over Gilmer Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.