US Bridges

W. Johnson ST over Corporation Canal

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · Baton Rouge · Structure no. 611730256911081

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Johnson ST over Corporation Canal is a concrete slab carrying W. Johnson ST over Corporation Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,750 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Johnson ST
CrossesCorporation Canal
LocationBaton Rouge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.42448, -91.17996
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Johnson ST over Corporation Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Johnson ST over Corporation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does W. Johnson ST over Corporation Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W. Johnson ST over Corporation Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W. Johnson ST over Corporation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.