LA0019 over South Canal
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · LA 19 · Structure no. 611702500106181
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,812
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0019 over South Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0019 over South Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15,812 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,393 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0019 over South Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0019 over South 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 LA0019 over South Canal carry?
About 15,812 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0019 over South Canal?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0019 over South Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.