Catalina Ave over Engrs. Depot Canal
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.10M E of N.Sherwood Fr. · Structure no. 611730295910251
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,443
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Catalina Ave over Engrs. Depot Canal is a concrete slab carrying Catalina Ave over Engrs. Depot Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,987 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Catalina Ave over Engrs. Depot Canal built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Catalina Ave over Engrs. Depot Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Catalina Ave over Engrs. Depot Canal carry?
About 5,443 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Catalina Ave over Engrs. Depot Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Catalina Ave over Engrs. Depot Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.