US Bridges

US0084 over LA Midland R/R

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI East of LA 127 · Structure no. 583000220504231

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
145 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,980
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over LA Midland R/R is a concrete slab carrying US0084 over LA Midland R/R in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,378 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0084
CrossesLA Midland R/R
Location1.2 MI East of LA 127
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.67865, -92.1141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,980 (2021)
Projected traffic4,378 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0084 over LA Midland R/R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over LA Midland R/R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0084 over LA Midland R/R carry?

About 3,980 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over LA Midland R/R?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over LA Midland R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.