US Bridges

LA3132 over US171 SPRR

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 Mi. W. of I-49 · Structure no. 040904270105142

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
639 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
23,520
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3132 over US171 SPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3132 over US171 SPRR in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 23,520 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,872 by 2041. The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA3132
CrossesUS171 SPRR
Location2.6 Mi. W. of I-49
RouteState Highway 3132
Coordinates32.41565, -93.788
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length639 ft (194.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,520 (2021)
Projected traffic25,872 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3132 over US171 SPRR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3132 over US171 SPRR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does LA3132 over US171 SPRR carry?

About 23,520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA3132 over US171 SPRR?

The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns LA3132 over US171 SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.