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5th Ave over 5th Ave Drain

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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of LA 3186 · Structure no. 071000000070258

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,508
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave over 5th Ave Drain is a concrete slab carrying 5th Ave over 5th Ave Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,508 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,758 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5th Ave
Crosses5th Ave Drain
Location0.2 MI N of LA 3186
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.17992, -93.18849
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,508 (2021)
Projected traffic2,758 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5th Ave over 5th Ave Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Ave over 5th Ave Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Ave over 5th Ave Drain carry?

About 2,508 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 5th Ave over 5th Ave Drain?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave over 5th Ave Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.