Metzger RD over Government Ditch
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI E of Ardoin RD · Structure no. 071000000070250
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Metzger RD over Government Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Metzger RD over Government Ditch in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Metzger RD over Government Ditch built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Metzger RD over Government Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Metzger RD over Government Ditch carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Metzger RD over Government Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Metzger RD over Government Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.