US Bridges

Ridge RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI East of LA 342 · Structure no. 032802180109671

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,524
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes is a concrete slab carrying Ridge RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,524 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,976 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge RD
CrossesCoulee Ile Des Cannes
Location2.0 MI East of LA 342
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18147, -92.10782
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,524 (2021)
Projected traffic15,976 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes carry?

About 14,524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ridge RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD over Coulee Ile Des Cannes?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.