US Bridges

US0061 over Soni Drain Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 Mi. West of 3154 · Structure no. 022600070205251

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0061 over Soni Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over Soni Drain Canal in Jefferson 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 21,574 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,731 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS0061
CrossesSoni Drain Canal
Location0.10 Mi. West of 3154
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates29.97789, -90.212
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,574 (2021)
Projected traffic23,731 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0061 over Soni Drain Canal built?

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

What condition is US0061 over Soni Drain 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US0061 over Soni Drain Canal carry?

About 21,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0061 over Soni Drain Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US0061 over Soni Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.