US Bridges

Landsdowne Way over Drain

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI SE of Albion Way · Structure no. 032800000030404

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landsdowne Way over Drain is a concrete slab carrying Landsdowne Way over Drain in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLandsdowne Way
CrossesDrain
Location0.2 MI SE of Albion Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.29513, -92.0836
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landsdowne Way over Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landsdowne Way over Drain 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 Landsdowne Way over Drain carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Landsdowne Way over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Landsdowne Way over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.