US Bridges

LA3213 over Mississippi River/Ic RR

Fair

St. James Parish, Louisiana · 3.0M South JCT US61/LA641 · Structure no. 614704340300011

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,347 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
13,743
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3213 over Mississippi River/Ic RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3213 over Mississippi River/Ic RR in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 13,743 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,117 by 2041. The structure is 2,347 ft (715.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3213
CrossesMississippi River/Ic RR
Location3.0M South JCT US61/LA641
RouteState Highway 3213
CountySt. James Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.05034, -90.6753
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,347 ft (715.4 m)
Longest span266 ft (81.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,743 (2021)
Projected traffic15,117 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA3213 over Mississippi River/Ic RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3213 over Mississippi River/Ic RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA3213 over Mississippi River/Ic RR carry?

About 13,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LA3213 over Mississippi River/Ic RR?

The structure is 2,347 ft (715.4 m) long with a longest span of 266 ft (81.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns LA3213 over Mississippi River/Ic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.