LA0027 over Cal.Ship Cha/Cam.Ferry 2
PoorCameron Parish, Louisiana · 9.2 MI E of LA 82 · Structure no. 071201930100001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 543
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0027 over Cal.Ship Cha/Cam.Ferry 2 is a steel other carrying LA0027 over Cal.Ship Cha/Cam.Ferry 2 in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 543 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0027 over Cal.Ship Cha/Cam.Ferry 2 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0027 over Cal.Ship Cha/Cam.Ferry 2 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0027 over Cal.Ship Cha/Cam.Ferry 2 carry?
About 543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0027 over Cal.Ship Cha/Cam.Ferry 2?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0027 over Cal.Ship Cha/Cam.Ferry 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.