LA0717 over Klondike Canal
FairCameron Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 Mi. W of LA 14 · Structure no. 071208120101451
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 511
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0717 over Klondike Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0717 over Klondike Canal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 LA0717 over Klondike Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0717 over Klondike 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0717 over Klondike Canal carry?
About 511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0717 over Klondike Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0717 over Klondike Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.