US Bridges

LA0092 over Vermilion R @ Milton

FairPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI West of LA 733 · Structure no. 032802130500001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
336 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0092 over Vermilion R @ Milton is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0092 over Vermilion R @ Milton 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 738 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2041. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0092
CrossesVermilion R @ Milton
Location1.2 MI West of LA 733
RouteState Highway 92
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.10382, -92.08023
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2021)
Projected traffic811 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0092 over Vermilion R @ Milton built?

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

What condition is LA0092 over Vermilion R @ Milton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0092 over Vermilion R @ Milton carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0092 over Vermilion R @ Milton?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0092 over Vermilion R @ Milton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.