US Bridges

Westside Blvd over Terrebonne Bayou

Good

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. E. of LA 24 · Structure no. 025500000203920

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,322
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside Blvd over Terrebonne Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Westside Blvd over Terrebonne Bayou in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,322 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,854 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestside Blvd
CrossesTerrebonne Bayou
Location0.1 Mi. E. of LA 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.62323, -90.7504
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,322 (2022)
Projected traffic5,854 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westside Blvd over Terrebonne Bayou built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Westside Blvd over Terrebonne Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Westside Blvd over Terrebonne Bayou carry?

About 5,322 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Westside Blvd over Terrebonne Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Westside Blvd over Terrebonne Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.