LA0088 over Romero Canal
GoodIberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI East of LA 89 · Structure no. 032303970505571
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,573
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0088 over Romero Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0088 over Romero Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,573 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,030 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0088 over Romero Canal built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0088 over Romero Canal 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does LA0088 over Romero Canal carry?
About 4,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0088 over Romero Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns LA0088 over Romero Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.