US Bridges

Stanford Ave over Corporation Canal

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 M S of LA 427 · Structure no. 611730249910981

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,240
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanford Ave over Corporation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Stanford Ave over Corporation Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 23,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,564 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStanford Ave
CrossesCorporation Canal
Location1.2 M S of LA 427
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.40684, -91.16486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,240 (2019)
Projected traffic25,564 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$232,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanford Ave over Corporation Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanford Ave over Corporation 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Stanford Ave over Corporation Canal carry?

About 23,240 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stanford Ave over Corporation Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Stanford Ave over Corporation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.