US Bridges

S Campus DR over Corporation Canal

PoorPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · L.S.U Campus · Structure no. 611730248911031

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,390
2023 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 1,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,529 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Campus DR
CrossesCorporation Canal
LocationL.S.U Campus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41172, -91.17077
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2023)
Projected traffic1,529 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$333,000
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 December 2024.

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

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S Campus DR over Corporation Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 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.