US Bridges

Bj Ln. over Bayou Nezpique

GoodPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI N of LA 3277 · Structure no. 032030358923311

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bj Ln. over Bayou Nezpique is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bj Ln. over Bayou Nezpique in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesBj Ln.
CrossesBayou Nezpique
Location1.5 MI N of LA 3277
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.59936, -92.55367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bj Ln. over Bayou Nezpique built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bj Ln. over Bayou Nezpique in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Bj Ln. over Bayou Nezpique carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bj Ln. over Bayou Nezpique?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bj Ln. over Bayou Nezpique?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.