LA0023 over Verret Canal
GoodJefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI South of US 90B · Structure no. 022600620101701
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,594
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0023 over Verret Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0023 over Verret Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 25,594 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,153 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0023 over Verret Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0023 over Verret 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0023 over Verret Canal carry?
About 25,594 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0023 over Verret Canal?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns LA0023 over Verret Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.