FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Andover Rd.

Carrying Andover Rd. over Indian Bayou Lateral

0.35 MI. N. LA 342, Lafayette, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Andover Rd.

The Andover Rd. bridge in Lafayette, Louisiana carries Andover Rd. over Indian Bayou Lateral. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Andover Rd. compares

▼ 20.0
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Louisiana bridges
323
Bridges in Lafayette · 25 in Poor condition
Andover Rd. 12.3 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.4 m (90 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26 vehicles/day
Structure Number
032830098921001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Andover Rd. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Andover Rd. against other structures in Lafayette and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Andover Rd.?

Andover Rd. in Lafayette, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Andover Rd. inspected?

Andover Rd.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 26 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Andover Rd. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Andover Rd.?

Andover Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Andover Rd.?

Andover Rd. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Andover Rd. and does age affect safety?

Andover Rd. was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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