US Bridges

Surry St. over Vermilion River

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 032800000007260

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Surry St. over Vermilion River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Surry St. over Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSurry St.
CrossesVermilion River
Location0.8 MI East of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21734, -91.99259
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2020)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Surry St. over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Surry St. over Vermilion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Surry St. over Vermilion River carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Surry St. over Vermilion River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Surry St. over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.