US Bridges

S Campus DR over Corporation Canal

PoorPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · L.S.U. Campus (state) · Structure no. 611730246911021

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,457
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Campus DR over Corporation Canal is a concrete slab carrying S Campus DR over Corporation Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,102 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Campus DR
CrossesCorporation Canal
LocationL.S.U. Campus (state)
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.40892, -91.17038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,457 (2019)
Projected traffic18,102 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 S Campus DR over Corporation Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Campus DR over Corporation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does S Campus DR over Corporation Canal carry?

About 16,457 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Campus DR over Corporation Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Campus DR over Corporation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.