Vastar Road over Central Canal
PoorPosted for loadCameron Parish, Louisiana · Vastar Road · Structure no. 000043640-00134
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 68 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Vastar Road over Central Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vastar Road over Central Canal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Vastar Road over Central Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vastar Road over Central Canal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Vastar Road over Central Canal carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Vastar Road over Central Canal?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Vastar Road over Central Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.