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I-10 CALCASIEU RIVER BRIDGE
ROUTE: I-10
CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA
STRUCTURE NO. 071004509127697
RECALL NO. 032780
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Description of the Bridge
The Calcasieu River Bridge (Structure Number 071004509127697, Recall Number 032780, Louisiana Historic Resource Inventory No. 10-01355) is a four lane, precast concrete and steel Warren through truss bridge constructed in 1951. It is located in Lake Charles in Calcasieu Parish (approximately latitude 30.237080, longitude -93.246690). The overall bridge length is approximately 6607 feet with a 68.5-foot width.
National Register Eligibility
Through consultation between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (LASHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), the bridge was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as a Non-Priority for Historic Preservation due to its condition and the probability that it could not be rehabilitated or modified to meet the project purpose and need. This Warren through truss has significance as an important example of a distinctive type of truss bridge. Significance is demonstrated through an innovative or complex technological solution related to site conditions, consisting of the use of a cantilever truss with a tied-arch suspended span to meet the challenges of crossing the Calcasieu River. Further significance is demonstrated by the presence of distinctive features of the Warren through truss, which is characterized by diagonal members to withstand both tensile and compressive forces. This bridge’s particular example has added verticals for bracing but retains integrity and continues to convey its significant design features and is eligible for the National Register under Criterion C: Design/Engineering.
Status of the Bridge
The bridge is owned by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and currently carries Interstate 10 vehicular traffic over the Calcasieu River. LADOTD in conjunction with the FHWA proposes replacement of the bridge under State Project No H.003931 and Federal Project Number H003931. The estimated replacement date is to be determined.
As a mitigation stipulation for the Adverse Effect to this historic bridge, the bridge is being marketed to another entity for historic preservation. If ownership of the bridge is not transferred to another entity for moving to another location for an alternate use, the bridge will be demolished along with the other portions of the bridge.
The Calcasieu River Bridge was included in LADOTD’s Historic Bridge Inventory and was categorized as a Non-Priority for for Historic Preservation due to its condition and the probability that it could not be modified to meet the purpose and need of the project and the U.S. Secretary of the Interior standards for the treatment of historic bridges. Additionally, it was included in the Programmatic Agreement Among the FHWA, the LADOTD, the ACHP and the LASHPO regarding Management of Historic Bridges in Louisiana, executed August 25, 2015, (viewable at this web link
http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/public_info/projects/home.aspx?key=48)
Re-use of the bridge as a non-vehicular bridge is encouraged. If you are interested in acquiring this bridge for adaptive, non-vehicular use please read the stipulations for bridge ownership transfer below. This bridge will be marketed until September 7, 2022. Contact Katherine Sinitiere at Katherine.Sinitiere@la.gov or 225-242-4509 by September 7, 2022, 2022 if you are interested in acquiring this bridge for non-vehicular, adaptive re-use or if you have questions on submitting a proposal.
I-10 CALCASIEU RIVER BRIDGE
US 90 OVER I-10 OVERPASS
ROUTE: US 90
CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA
STRUCTURE NO. 07100030405781
CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA
RECALL NO. 031450
More Information
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Description of the Bridge
The US 90 Bridge over I-10 (Structure Number 07100030405781, Recall Number 31450, Louisiana Historic Resource Inventory No. 10-00499) is a two lane, one way, steel plate girder bridge constructed in 1959. It is located in Lake Charles in Calcasieu Parish (approximately latitude 30.236806, longitude -93.279389). The overall bridge length is approximately 1172 feet, while the girder spans are approximately 650 feet in length
National Register Eligibility
Through consultation between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (LASHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), the bridge has been determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This steel girder bridge has significance for its association for its main span lengths. The bridge has four main plate girder spans: two are 150 feet and two are 175 feet, which are considered exceptional main span lengths for steel plate girder bridges. The bridge piers also display innovative or complex technological solutions related to geometric constraints. The narrow configuration of the pier, along with the fabricated steel construction of the pier shaft and cap and the hold-down anchor attachments to the concrete foundations, further lend to the engineering complexity of this bridge. The bridge retains good integrity and conveys exceptional significance for its length. Therefore, it is eligible for the National Register under Criterion C: Design/Engineering.
Status of the Bridge
The bridge is owned by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and currently carries US 90 westward vehicular traffic over Interstate 10. LADOTD in conjunction with the FHWA proposes replacement of the bridge under State Project No H.003931 and Federal Project Number H003931. A number of alternatives have been considered, including rehabilitation of the bridge, using the bridge in a one way pair, bypassing and adaptive reuse, and demolition with replacement of the bridge. The preferred alternative includes removal and replacement of the bridge. The estimated replacement date is to be determined.
As a mitigation stipulation for the Adverse Effect to this historic bridge, the bridge is being marketed to other entities for historic preservation. If ownership of the bridge is not transferred to another entity for moving to another location for an alternate use, the bridge will be demolished.
The US 90 Bridge over I-10 was included in LADOTD’s Historic Bridge Inventory and was categorized as a Preservation Candidate for Historic Preservation due to its condition and the possibility that it could not be rehabilitated or modified to meet the project purpose and need and the U.S. Secretary of the Interior standards for the treatment of historic bridges. Additionally, it was included in the Programmatic Agreement Among the FHWA, the LADOTD, the ACHP and the LASHPO regarding Management of Historic Bridges in Louisiana, executed August 25, 2015, (viewable at this web link
http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/public_info/projects/home.aspx?key=48)
Re-use of the bridge as a non-vehicular bridge is encouraged. If you are interested in acquiring this bridge for adaptive, non-vehicular use please read the stipulations for bridge ownership transfer below. This bridge will be marketed until September 7, 2022, 2022. Contact Katherine Sinitiere at katherine.sinitiere@la.gov or 225-242-4509 by September 7, 2022 if you are interested in acquiring this bridge for non-vehicular, adaptive re-use or if you have questions on submitting a proposal
Bayou Boeuf Bridge on La. 1177-Bridge has been removed from the state highway system but the steel truss components remain available
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Description of the Bridge
The Bayou Boeuf Bridge (Structure Number 805805190163) located on LA 1177 near Shirley Plantation Road was constructed circa 1920 and is one of the oldest Double-Intersecting Warren Pony Truss bridges in the State system.
National Register Eligibility
The bridge was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A for its association with the Good Roads Movement and Jefferson Highway, a route designed to connect New Orleans, Louisiana to Winnipeg, Canada. The bridge was completed in 1920 by the State and Avoyelles Parish as part of the first phase of road improvements in Avoyelles Parish for Jefferson Highway.
Status of the Bridge
The bridge has been removed from the roadway and has been replaced under State and Federal Project No H.007876. The bridge truss components (truss sides and bottom) are in storage at the DOTD maintenance yard.
While the marketing period has expired, the bridge truss components are still available for ownership transfer. Contact Carey Coxe, Environmental Impact Manager at carey.coxe@la.gov for more information.
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Bayou Teche Bridge at Oaklawn on La. 323
Ownership Transfer Complete; Bridge Has Been Removed.
To watch an 11 minute video on the bridge removal and relocation, please visit
Description of the Bridge
The Bayou Teche Bridge at Oaklawn (Structure Number 03514083000201) formerly located on LA 323 between LA 87 and Parish Road 28/Irish Bend Road was constructed circa 1942 and is a one lane, low steel truss (Warren) swing span.
National Register Eligibility
The bridge was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion C as the earliest surviving Warren Polygonal truss, low swing-span bridge constructed on the Bayou Teche during World War II, and under Criterion A as the cost of bridge construction was split three ways among the Louisiana Department of Highways, the St. Mary Parish Police Jury, and Oaklawn and Sterling Plantation owners at that time, which was a unique situation and remains rare.
Status of the Bridge
The Bayou Teche Bridge at Oaklawn has been removed from the state highway system and has been transferred to its new owner on private property. The new owner plans to re-establish the bridge for public viewing in the near future.