US Bridges

E. Lewis St. over Mine Coulee

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 MI SE of Johnston ST · Structure no. 032830127920151

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Lewis St. over Mine Coulee is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Lewis St. over Mine Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Lewis St.
CrossesMine Coulee
Location0.10 MI SE of Johnston ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21152, -92.0246
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E. Lewis St. over Mine Coulee built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Lewis St. over Mine 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 E. Lewis St. over Mine Coulee carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. Lewis St. over Mine Coulee?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E. Lewis St. over Mine Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.