US Bridges

Lake Sherwood Ave over Drain Canal

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M N of Coursey Blvd · Structure no. 611730250910251

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,312
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Sherwood Ave over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying Lake Sherwood Ave over Drain Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,443 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Sherwood Ave
CrossesDrain Canal
Location0.5 M N of Coursey Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41834, -91.04234
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2019)
Projected traffic1,443 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lake Sherwood Ave over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Sherwood Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Sherwood Ave over Drain Canal carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lake Sherwood Ave 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 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Sherwood Ave over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.