US Bridges

E. Roosevelt ST over Corporation Canal

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 52 W of Thomas Delpit DR · Structure no. 611730253911061

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,011
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Roosevelt ST over Corporation Canal is a concrete slab carrying E. Roosevelt ST over Corporation Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,011 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,112 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Roosevelt ST
CrossesCorporation Canal
Location52 W of Thomas Delpit DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.42184, -91.1768
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,011 (2023)
Projected traffic1,112 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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Roosevelt ST over Corporation Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Roosevelt ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E. Roosevelt ST over Corporation Canal carry?

About 1,011 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E. Roosevelt ST over Corporation Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E. Roosevelt ST over Corporation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.