US Bridges

LA0091 over Maree Michel Canal

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · .56 MI N of LA 332 · Structure no. 035700000030456

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0091 over Maree Michel Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0091 over Maree Michel Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLA0091
CrossesMaree Michel Canal
Location.56 MI N of LA 332
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates30.00047, -92.51415
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2021)
Projected traffic426 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0091 over Maree Michel Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0091 over Maree Michel Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0091 over Maree Michel Canal carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0091 over Maree Michel Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0091 over Maree Michel Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.