US Bridges

Juniper RD over Robins Canal

GoodPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of LA 3093 · Structure no. 035729577922401

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper RD over Robins Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Juniper RD over Robins Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJuniper RD
CrossesRobins Canal
Location0.7 MI E of LA 3093
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9624, -92.3988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Juniper RD over Robins Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper RD over Robins Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Juniper RD over Robins Canal carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Juniper RD over Robins Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper RD over Robins Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.