US Bridges

LA3132 over LA 523

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. E. of I-49 · Structure no. 040904270108361

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,886
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3132 over LA 523 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3132 over LA 523 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 53,886 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,274 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA3132
CrossesLA 523
Location1.1 Mi. E. of I-49
RouteState Highway 3132
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.41592, -93.73778
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,886 (2021)
Projected traffic59,274 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3132 over LA 523 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3132 over LA 523 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does LA3132 over LA 523 carry?

About 53,886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA3132 over LA 523?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns LA3132 over LA 523?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.