US Bridges

US0071 over US 71 Frontage Road LA

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.64 Mi. NE of LA 498 · Structure no. 084008404300055

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
475 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,767
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over US 71 Frontage Road LA is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over US 71 Frontage Road LA in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 29,767 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,743 by 2041. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0071
CrossesUS 71 Frontage Road LA
Location0.64 Mi. NE of LA 498
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.31654, -92.47011
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,767 (2021)
Projected traffic32,743 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US0071 over US 71 Frontage Road LA built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over US 71 Frontage Road LA 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US0071 over US 71 Frontage Road LA carry?

About 29,767 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over US 71 Frontage Road LA?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over US 71 Frontage Road LA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.