US Bridges

LA0113 over Calcasieu River Relief

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.81 Mi. E of Int LA112 · Structure no. 084001400303811

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
552 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,071
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0113 over Calcasieu River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0113 over Calcasieu River Relief in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2041. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesLA0113
CrossesCalcasieu River Relief
Location3.81 Mi. E of Int LA112
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates30.99573, -92.6677
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2021)
Projected traffic2,278 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0113 over Calcasieu River Relief built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0113 over Calcasieu River Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0113 over Calcasieu River Relief carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0113 over Calcasieu River Relief?

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0113 over Calcasieu River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.