US Bridges

W. Congress St. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI W of LA 93 · Structure no. 032830117920561

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Congress St. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee is a concrete slab carrying W. Congress St. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,520 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Congress St.
CrossesIle Des Cannes Coulee
Location0.2 MI W of LA 93
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19576, -92.09508
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2040
Trucks—
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 W. Congress St. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Congress St. 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 W. Congress St. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Congress St. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W. Congress St. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.