US Bridges

Pine Island RD over Warren Canal

PoorPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 5.9 MI W of LA 82 · Structure no. 035729511922361

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Island RD over Warren Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Island RD over Warren Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Island RD
CrossesWarren Canal
Location5.9 MI W of LA 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.85111, -92.39436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Island RD over Warren Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Island RD over Warren 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Island RD over Warren Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pine Island RD over Warren Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Island RD over Warren Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.