US Bridges

N. Broadway ST over Laports Coulee

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI S. of LA 14 · Structure no. 035729576920201

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Broadway ST over Laports Coulee is a concrete slab carrying N. Broadway ST over Laports Coulee in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,782 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Broadway ST
CrossesLaports Coulee
Location0.1 MI S. of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96158, -92.03475
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2022)
Projected traffic1,782 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Broadway ST over Laports Coulee built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Broadway ST over Laports Coulee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N. Broadway ST over Laports Coulee carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N. Broadway ST over Laports Coulee?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N. Broadway ST over Laports Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.