US Bridges

Valley View DR over Airport Ditch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi.West of U.S. · Structure no. 040932261934731

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,174
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 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 1,174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,291 by 1999. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 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.West of U.S.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.4354, -93.78885
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,174 (1979)
Projected traffic1,291 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View DR over Airport Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 1,174 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Valley View DR over Airport Ditch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View DR over Airport Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.