US0171 over UPRR
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI North of US 90 · Structure no. 071000240100192
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 646 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,040
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0171 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0171 over UPRR in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 18,040 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,844 by 2041. The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0171 over UPRR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0171 over UPRR 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US0171 over UPRR carry?
About 18,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US0171 over UPRR?
The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US0171 over UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.