US Bridges

E. 28th ST over Bayou Lafourche

FairPosted for load

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0.01M East of LA 1 · Structure no. 022929329902041

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
284 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,637
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 28th ST over Bayou Lafourche is a steel movable - lift carrying E. 28th ST over Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,637 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 28th ST
CrossesBayou Lafourche
Location0.01M East of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.54929, -90.34353
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,637 (2020)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 28th ST over Bayou Lafourche built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 28th ST over Bayou Lafourche 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E. 28th ST over Bayou Lafourche carry?

About 5,637 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. 28th ST over Bayou Lafourche?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E. 28th ST over Bayou Lafourche?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.