US Bridges

LA3234 over I0055

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.65 MI West Inter US 51 · Structure no. 625308534000251

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,303
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3234 over I0055 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3234 over I0055 in Tangipahoa 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 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 18,303 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,133 by 2041. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3234
CrossesI0055
Location1.65 MI West Inter US 51
RouteState Highway 3234
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.51902, -90.5043
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,303 (2021)
Projected traffic20,133 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3234 over I0055 built?

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

What condition is LA3234 over I0055 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does LA3234 over I0055 carry?

About 18,303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA3234 over I0055?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns LA3234 over I0055?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.