LA0489 over Calcasieu River
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · 4.89 Mi. N. of LA 121 · Structure no. 085801380404891
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 630 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 639
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0489 over Calcasieu River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0489 over Calcasieu River in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2041. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0489 over Calcasieu River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0489 over Calcasieu River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0489 over Calcasieu River carry?
About 639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0489 over Calcasieu River?
The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0489 over Calcasieu River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.