LA0091 over Spencer Canal
PoorPosted for loadVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI S. of LA 3143 · Structure no. 035702120102981
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 388
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0091 over Spencer Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0091 over Spencer Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0091 over Spencer Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0091 over Spencer Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0091 over Spencer Canal carry?
About 388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0091 over Spencer Canal?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0091 over Spencer Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.