LA0700 over Bayou Grand Marais
PoorPosted for loadVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.33 MI N. of LA 699 · Structure no. 035702070401331
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0700 over Bayou Grand Marais is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0700 over Bayou Grand Marais in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0700 over Bayou Grand Marais built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0700 over Bayou Grand Marais in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0700 over Bayou Grand Marais carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0700 over Bayou Grand Marais?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0700 over Bayou Grand Marais?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.