LA0182 over Vermilion River
FairLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N of LA 3095 · Structure no. 032800040103171
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 264 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,061
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0182 over Vermilion River is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0182 over Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 24,061 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,467 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0182 over Vermilion River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0182 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0182 over Vermilion River carry?
About 24,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0182 over Vermilion River?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns LA0182 over Vermilion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.