US Bridges

LA0428 over Industry Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI East of LA 23 · Structure no. 022604100201601

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,244
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0428 over Industry Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0428 over Industry 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,244 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,068 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0428
CrossesIndustry Canal
Location.2 MI East of LA 23
RouteState Highway 428
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.88358, -90.02
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,244 (2021)
Projected traffic31,068 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0428 over Industry Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0428 over Industry Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0428 over Industry Canal carry?

About 28,244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0428 over Industry Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns LA0428 over Industry Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.