US Bridges

Elias G. Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee

FairPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI W. of US 167 · Structure no. 032830086920681

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elias G. Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Elias G. Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElias G. Rd.
CrossesIle Des Cannes Coulee
Location0.8 MI W. of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.1441, -92.11489
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 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 traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic198 by 2040
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Elias G. Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elias G. Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Elias G. Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elias G. Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Elias G. Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.