US Bridges

W. Lincoln RD over Canal

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI W of LA 385 · Structure no. 071030066931341

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,124
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Lincoln RD over Canal is a concrete slab carrying W. Lincoln RD over Canal in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,336 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Lincoln RD
CrossesCanal
Location0.9 MI W of LA 385
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.11037, -93.22651
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,124 (2019)
Projected traffic2,336 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W. Lincoln RD over Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Lincoln RD over Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W. Lincoln RD over Canal carry?

About 2,124 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W. Lincoln RD over Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W. Lincoln RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.