US Bridges

LA3235 over Wetlands

Fair

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · S of Leeville to JCT LA1 · Structure no. 022900000020469

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
29,040 ft
506 main spans
Daily traffic
3,305
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3235 over Wetlands is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA3235 over Wetlands in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 3,305 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,635 by 2041. The structure is 29,040 ft (8,851.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA3235
CrossesWetlands
LocationS of Leeville to JCT LA1
RouteState Highway 3235
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.15812, -90.17837
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans506 (+50 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29,040 ft (8,851.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,305 (2021)
Projected traffic3,635 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3235 over Wetlands built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3235 over Wetlands 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA3235 over Wetlands carry?

About 3,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA3235 over Wetlands?

The structure is 29,040 ft (8,851.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA3235 over Wetlands?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.