W Bear Lake RD over Tensas River
PoorClosed to trafficMadison Parish, Louisiana · 9 MI W Talla Bena · Structure no. 053332300911891
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 187
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Bear Lake RD over Tensas River is a steel truss - thru carrying W Bear Lake RD over Tensas River in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 1999. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Bear Lake RD over Tensas River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Bear Lake RD over Tensas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does W Bear Lake RD over Tensas River carry?
About 187 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is W Bear Lake RD over Tensas River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns W Bear Lake RD over Tensas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.