US Bridges

B. Segnette ST Pk over Railroad Canal

FairPosted for load

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.45 Mi.S. of W.B.Expwy. · Structure no. 022629541900941

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
87 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

B. Segnette ST Pk over Railroad Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B. Segnette ST Pk over Railroad 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesB. Segnette ST Pk
CrossesRailroad Canal
Location0.45 Mi.S. of W.B.Expwy.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.90237, -90.15778
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks11%
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was B. Segnette ST Pk over Railroad Canal built?

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

What condition is B. Segnette ST Pk over Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does B. Segnette ST Pk over Railroad Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is B. Segnette ST Pk over Railroad Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns B. Segnette ST Pk over Railroad Canal?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.