US Bridges

LA0082 over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 14.2 MI N. of LA 3147 · Structure no. 035702070114121

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,795 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,899
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0082 over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0082 over Intracoastal Waterway in Vermilion 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 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 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,188 by 2041. The structure is 3,795 ft (1,156.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0082
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location14.2 MI N. of LA 3147
RouteState Highway 82
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.83259, -92.3069
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+37 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,795 ft (1,156.7 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,899 (2021)
Projected traffic3,188 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0082 over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0082 over Intracoastal Waterway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0082 over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 2,899 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0082 over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 3,795 ft (1,156.7 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0082 over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.