LA3063 over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 071008102503951
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,918
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3063 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying LA3063 over Drainage Ditch in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,918 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3063 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3063 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does LA3063 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,918 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA3063 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA3063 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.