US Bridges

LA6119 over Metairie Relief Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .68 MI North of I-10 · Structure no. 023608360500001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA6119 over Metairie Relief Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA6119 over Metairie Relief Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,208 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,528 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA6119
CrossesMetairie Relief Canal
Location.68 MI North of I-10
RouteState Highway 6119
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97936, -90.1252
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,208 (2021)
Projected traffic14,528 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA6119 over Metairie Relief Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA6119 over Metairie Relief 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA6119 over Metairie Relief Canal carry?

About 13,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA6119 over Metairie Relief Canal?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns LA6119 over Metairie Relief Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.