US Bridges

LA3213 over Gramercy Bridge West Ban

Fair

St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana · Gramercy · Structure no. 624804340100001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,469 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
13,743
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3213 over Gramercy Bridge West Ban is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3213 over Gramercy Bridge West Ban in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,117 by 2041. The structure is 2,469 ft (752.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA3213
CrossesGramercy Bridge West Ban
LocationGramercy
RouteState Highway 3213
Coordinates30.03694, -90.66729
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,469 ft (752.6 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,743 (2021)
Projected traffic15,117 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3213 over Gramercy Bridge West Ban built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3213 over Gramercy Bridge West Ban 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 Gramercy Bridge West Ban carry?

About 13,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA3213 over Gramercy Bridge West Ban?

The structure is 2,469 ft (752.6 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns LA3213 over Gramercy Bridge West Ban?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.