US Bridges

Meridian Ave over Retention Pond

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Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 300 Ft N of Biltmore Way · Structure no. 032800000000094

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Ave over Retention Pond is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Ave over Retention Pond in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 308 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Ave
CrossesRetention Pond
Location300 Ft N of Biltmore Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.17338, -92.04737
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic308 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian Ave over Retention Pond built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Ave over Retention Pond 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian Ave over Retention Pond carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Meridian Ave over Retention Pond?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Ave over Retention Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.