US Bridges

Le Violon RD over Ile Des Cannes Coulee

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI North of Congress ST · Structure no. 032830125920651

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Le Violon RD over Ile Des Cannes Coulee is a concrete slab carrying Le Violon RD over Ile Des Cannes Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,640 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLe Violon RD
CrossesIle Des Cannes Coulee
Location1 MI North of Congress ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21024, -92.1083
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 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 width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,640 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 Le Violon RD over Ile Des Cannes Coulee built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Le Violon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Le Violon RD over Ile Des Cannes Coulee carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Le Violon 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 27 ft wide.

Who owns Le Violon RD over Ile Des Cannes Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.