US Bridges

LA0093-1 over Bayou Ile Des Cannes

PoorPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.67 MI N of LA 342 · Structure no. 032808281501671

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0093-1 over Bayou Ile Des Cannes is a steel culvert carrying LA0093-1 over Bayou Ile Des Cannes in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,559 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,414 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0093-1
CrossesBayou Ile Des Cannes
Location1.67 MI N of LA 342
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.20539, -92.09216
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,559 (2021)
Projected traffic9,414 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0093-1 over Bayou Ile Des Cannes built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0093-1 over Bayou Ile Des Cannes in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0093-1 over Bayou Ile Des Cannes carry?

About 8,559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0093-1 over Bayou Ile Des Cannes?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0093-1 over Bayou Ile Des Cannes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.