La0070 over Mississippi River

Fair Condition63 years old17,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountySt. James
LocationLa0070
CarriesLa0070
CrossesMississippi River
Coordinates30.09625, -90.92198

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length9102.0 ft (2774.3 m)
Max Span825.1 ft (251.5 m)
Deck Width56.8 ft (17.3 m)
Deck Area47995.4 sq m
Main Spans48
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 2004)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,100 (2016)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number614704260200721

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