US Bridges

Gloria Switch RD over Vermilion River

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI East of LA 314 · Structure no. 032803910209091

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,240
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gloria Switch RD over Vermilion River is a concrete slab carrying Gloria Switch RD over Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 8,240 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGloria Switch RD
CrossesVermilion River
Location1.4 MI East of LA 314
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.29371, -91.98334
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,240 (2021)
Projected traffic9,064 by 2041
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$643,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gloria Switch RD over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gloria Switch RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gloria Switch RD over Vermilion River carry?

About 8,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Gloria Switch RD over Vermilion River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Gloria Switch RD over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.