US Bridges

LA0045 over Goose Bayou

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI S of LA 302 · Structure no. 022600000020492

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0045 over Goose Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0045 over Goose Bayou in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,709 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,379 by 2041. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0045
CrossesGoose Bayou
Location3.4 MI S of LA 302
RouteState Highway 45
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.69203, -90.09696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,709 (2021)
Projected traffic7,379 by 2041
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0045 over Goose Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0045 over Goose Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0045 over Goose Bayou carry?

About 6,709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0045 over Goose Bayou?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0045 over Goose Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.