LA0302 over Bayou Barataria
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Parish, Louisiana · .07 MI East of LA 3257 · Structure no. 022608263900071
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 522 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,254
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0302 over Bayou Barataria is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0302 over Bayou Barataria in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,254 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2041. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0302 over Bayou Barataria built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0302 over Bayou Barataria in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does LA0302 over Bayou Barataria carry?
About 1,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is LA0302 over Bayou Barataria?
The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0302 over Bayou Barataria?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.