US Bridges

Ellis Bridge RD over Gueydan Canal

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI W of LA 91 · Structure no. 035729587923811

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Bridge RD over Gueydan Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Ellis Bridge RD over Gueydan Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis Bridge RD
CrossesGueydan Canal
Location1.3 MI W of LA 91
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97791, -92.53591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
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 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 Ellis Bridge RD over Gueydan Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Bridge RD over Gueydan Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Ellis Bridge RD over Gueydan Canal carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ellis Bridge RD over Gueydan Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Bridge RD over Gueydan Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.