US Bridges

Valley View DR over Airport Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. East of U.S. · Structure no. 040932260934671

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,482
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View DR over Airport Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Valley View DR over Airport Ditch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,482 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,730 by 1999. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View DR
CrossesAirport Ditch
Location0.3 Mi. East of U.S.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43277, -93.77838
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,482 (1979)
Projected traffic2,730 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$496,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View DR over Airport Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View DR over Airport Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Valley View DR over Airport Ditch carry?

About 2,482 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Valley View DR over Airport Ditch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View DR over Airport Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.