US Bridges

ST Vincent Ave over LA 3132

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Mi. N. of LA 526 · Structure no. 040904270107351

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
811 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,230
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Vincent Ave over LA 3132 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying ST Vincent Ave over LA 3132 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,653 by 2035. The structure is 811 ft (247.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST Vincent Ave
CrossesLA 3132
Location1.7 Mi. N. of LA 526
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.41899, -93.75267
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length811 ft (247.2 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,230 (2015)
Projected traffic4,653 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Vincent Ave over LA 3132 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Vincent Ave over LA 3132 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST Vincent Ave over LA 3132 carry?

About 4,230 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is ST Vincent Ave over LA 3132?

The structure is 811 ft (247.2 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns ST Vincent Ave over LA 3132?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.