US Bridges

W. Congress Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee

PoorPosted for load

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.82 MI W of LA 93 · Structure no. 032830117920641

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Congress Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee is a concrete slab carrying W. Congress Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4 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 3,160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,476 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Congress Rd.
CrossesIle Des Cannes Coulee
Location0.82 MI W of LA 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19597, -92.10589
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2020)
Projected traffic3,476 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$274,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Congress Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Congress Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W. Congress Rd. over Ile Des Cannes Coulee carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.