La0001 over Port Allen Canal

Poor Condition66 years old25,347 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyWest Baton Rouge
Location1 Mi N Of La 988
CarriesLa0001
CrossesPort Allen Canal
Coordinates30.42927, -91.21310

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck3 (Serious)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length2469.2 ft (752.6 m)
Max Span200.1 ft (61 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area7827.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,347 (2021)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number616100500708321

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