US Bridges

S. Lemaire Ave over Sledge Canal

FairPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.35 MI S of LA 14 · Structure no. 035729597921721

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Lemaire Ave over Sledge Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying S. Lemaire Ave over Sledge Canal in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 858 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Lemaire Ave
CrossesSledge Canal
Location0.35 MI S of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9921, -92.28306
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2022)
Projected traffic858 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

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 S. Lemaire Ave over Sledge Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is S. Lemaire Ave over Sledge 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 S. Lemaire Ave over Sledge Canal carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is S. Lemaire Ave over Sledge Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S. Lemaire Ave over Sledge Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.