US Bridges

LA0001 over Caminada Bay

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 9.5 MI East of LA 3090 · Structure no. 022600000020473

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,806 ft
44 main spans
Daily traffic
3,305
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Caminada Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0001 over Caminada Bay in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,305 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,635 by 2041. The structure is 3,806 ft (1,160.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0001
CrossesCaminada Bay
Location9.5 MI East of LA 3090
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates29.20445, -90.03951
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans44 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,806 ft (1,160.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,305 (2021)
Projected traffic3,635 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over Caminada Bay built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over Caminada Bay 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 LA0001 over Caminada Bay carry?

About 3,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Caminada Bay?

The structure is 3,806 ft (1,160.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Caminada Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.