LA0082 over Superior Canal
PoorPosted for loadCameron Parish, Louisiana · 27.0 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 071201940221101
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 589 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 847
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0082 over Superior Canal is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0082 over Superior Canal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2043. The structure is 589 ft (179.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0082 over Superior Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0082 over Superior 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0082 over Superior Canal carry?
About 847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0082 over Superior Canal?
The structure is 589 ft (179.5 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0082 over Superior Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.