US Bridges

Old Hermitage Pkwy over Drain Canal

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .30 MI E. of Gardere Ln. · Structure no. 611730206910721

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hermitage Pkwy over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying Old Hermitage Pkwy over Drain Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 1,572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,729 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Hermitage Pkwy
CrossesDrain Canal
Location.30 MI E. of Gardere Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.34978, -91.12258
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2019)
Projected traffic1,729 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hermitage Pkwy over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hermitage Pkwy over Drain 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Hermitage Pkwy over Drain Canal carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Hermitage Pkwy over Drain Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hermitage Pkwy over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.