LA0353 over Bayou Vermilion
FairSt. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI South of LA 94 · Structure no. 035004030200001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,749
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0353 over Bayou Vermilion is a concrete slab carrying LA0353 over Bayou Vermilion in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 3,749 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,123 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 LA0353 over Bayou Vermilion built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0353 over Bayou Vermilion 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0353 over Bayou Vermilion carry?
About 3,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0353 over Bayou Vermilion?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0353 over Bayou Vermilion?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.