US Bridges

Barringer Foreman over Diversion Canal

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI N JCT I-10 LA 42 · Structure no. 611730216910141

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,322
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barringer Foreman over Diversion Canal is a concrete slab carrying Barringer Foreman over Diversion Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,854 by 2039. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBarringer Foreman
CrossesDiversion Canal
Location1.0 MI N JCT I-10 LA 42
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.36058, -91.02397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,322 (2019)
Projected traffic5,854 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Barringer Foreman over Diversion Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barringer Foreman over Diversion 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Barringer Foreman over Diversion Canal carry?

About 5,322 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Barringer Foreman over Diversion Canal?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Barringer Foreman over Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.