US Bridges

US0084 over Old River

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI East of LA 8 · Structure no. 583000220511341

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,000 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
2,479
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Old River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0084 over Old River in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,479 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,726 by 2041. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS0084
CrossesOld River
Location1.1 MI East of LA 8
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.61172, -92.0284
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,479 (2021)
Projected traffic2,726 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0084 over Old River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over Old River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US0084 over Old River carry?

About 2,479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Old River?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Old River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.