Lensing Lane over Bayou Providence
PoorEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · .2 Mi. So. Int. 043 · Structure no. 051832517911201
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lensing Lane over Bayou Providence is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lensing Lane over Bayou Providence in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 65 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lensing Lane over Bayou Providence built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Lensing Lane over Bayou Providence 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 Lensing Lane over Bayou Providence carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Lensing Lane over Bayou Providence?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Lensing Lane over Bayou Providence?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.