LA0526 over Drainage Canal
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.43 MI N of JCT LA 3132 · Structure no. 040908090815592
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,314
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0526 over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0526 over Drainage Canal in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 19,314 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,245 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0526 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is LA0526 over Drainage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0526 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 19,314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0526 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns LA0526 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.