Strothers Crossing over Calcasieu River
PoorPosted for loadRapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.11 Miles East of LA 112 · Structure no. 084031046924311
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Strothers Crossing over Calcasieu River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strothers Crossing over Calcasieu River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Strothers Crossing over Calcasieu River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Strothers Crossing over Calcasieu 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Strothers Crossing over Calcasieu River carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Strothers Crossing over Calcasieu River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Strothers Crossing over Calcasieu River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.