Old Hermitage Pkwy over Drain Canal
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .25 MI E. of Gardere Ln. · Structure no. 611730211910731
- Built
- 1979
- 46 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 1979, so it is 46 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 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Hermitage Pkwy over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 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.