US Bridges

Elias G Road over Coulee Ile Des Cannes

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI W of LA167 · Structure no. 032800000030003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
774
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elias G Road over Coulee Ile Des Cannes is a concrete slab carrying Elias G Road over Coulee Ile Des Cannes in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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.

It carries about 774 vehicles a day, projected to reach 851 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElias G Road
CrossesCoulee Ile Des Cannes
Location0.5 MI W of LA167
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.14265, -92.1088
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2020)
Projected traffic851 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Elias G Road over Coulee Ile Des Cannes built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elias G Road over Coulee Ile Des Cannes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Elias G Road over Coulee Ile Des Cannes carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elias G Road over Coulee Ile Des Cannes?

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 Elias G Road over Coulee Ile Des Cannes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.