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Sarasota Dr. over Engrs. Depot Canal

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI S of LA 37 · Structure no. 611700000611711

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sarasota Dr. over Engrs. Depot Canal is a concrete slab carrying Sarasota Dr. over Engrs. Depot Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 726 vehicles a day, projected to reach 798 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSarasota Dr.
CrossesEngrs. Depot Canal
Location0.3 MI S of LA 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49165, -91.0542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2021)
Projected traffic798 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sarasota Dr. over Engrs. Depot Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sarasota Dr. over Engrs. Depot Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Sarasota Dr. over Engrs. Depot Canal carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sarasota Dr. over Engrs. Depot Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sarasota Dr. over Engrs. Depot Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.