US Bridges

LA0027 over Icww - Ellenders

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 5.8 MI S of LA 108 · Structure no. 071000310400701

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
2,904 ft
39 main spans
Daily traffic
4,583
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Icww - Ellenders is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0027 over Icww - Ellenders in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 4,583 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,041 by 2043. The structure is 2,904 ft (885.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0027
CrossesIcww - Ellenders
Location5.8 MI S of LA 108
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.06236, -93.3454
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans39
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,904 ft (885.1 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,583 (2023)
Projected traffic5,041 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0027 over Icww - Ellenders built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 over Icww - Ellenders 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Icww - Ellenders carry?

About 4,583 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Icww - Ellenders?

The structure is 2,904 ft (885.1 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Icww - Ellenders?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.