US Bridges

Vermont ST over Corporation Canal

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · West Polk Street B.R. · Structure no. 611730257911111

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermont ST over Corporation Canal is a concrete slab carrying Vermont ST over Corporation Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesVermont ST
CrossesCorporation Canal
LocationWest Polk Street B.R.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.42626, -91.18364
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic330 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Vermont ST over Corporation Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermont 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Vermont ST over Corporation Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Vermont 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 Vermont ST over Corporation Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.