Us0171 over Calcasieu River

Fair Condition57 years old32,659 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyCalcasieu
Location1.7 Mi North Of I-10
CarriesUs0171
CrossesCalcasieu River
Coordinates30.28297, -93.18640

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length5702.1 ft (1,738 m)
Max Span200.1 ft (61 m)
Deck Width65.6 ft (20 m)
Deck Area34,760 sq m
Main Spans77
Year Built1969

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic32,659 (2021)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number071000240103501

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