Michaud ST over I-49
GoodLafayette Parish, Louisiana · .15 MI SW of LA1252 · Structure no. 032804550105331
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 418 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michaud ST over I-49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michaud ST over I-49 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 43,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,520 by 2035. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Michaud ST over I-49 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Michaud ST over I-49 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Michaud ST over I-49 carry?
About 43,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Michaud ST over I-49?
The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Michaud ST over I-49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.