US Bridges

LA0070 over Ramp EB

Fair

St. James Parish, Louisiana · LA70 EB Ramp 0.5 M E LA44 · Structure no. 614704260202076

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
Daily traffic
6,786
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0070 over Ramp EB is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0070 over Ramp EB in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,786 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,464 by 2041. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0070
CrossesRamp EB
LocationLA70 EB Ramp 0.5 M E LA44
RouteState Highway 70
CountySt. James Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.10026, -90.89982
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,786 (2021)
Projected traffic7,464 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0070 over Ramp EB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0070 over Ramp EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0070 over Ramp EB carry?

About 6,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0070 over Ramp EB?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns LA0070 over Ramp EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.