US Bridges

LA0335 over Il Melrose Canal

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 7 MI East of LA 3093 · Structure no. 035700000030467

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0335 over Il Melrose Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0335 over Il Melrose Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0335
CrossesIl Melrose Canal
Location7 MI East of LA 3093
RouteState Highway 335
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94814, -92.29567
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2021)
Projected traffic312 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 LA0335 over Il Melrose Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0335 over Il Melrose 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0335 over Il Melrose Canal carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0335 over Il Melrose Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0335 over Il Melrose Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.