W Congress Street over Queue De Tortue Bayou
GoodLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI E of LA 343 · Structure no. 032800000000171
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,687
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Congress Street over Queue De Tortue Bayou is a concrete slab carrying W Congress Street over Queue De Tortue Bayou in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,687 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,855 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 W Congress Street over Queue De Tortue Bayou built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Congress Street over Queue De Tortue Bayou 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 W Congress Street over Queue De Tortue Bayou carry?
About 1,687 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is W Congress Street over Queue De Tortue Bayou?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns W Congress Street over Queue De Tortue Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.