US Bridges

Canaan RD over Anselm Coulee

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E Kaliste Saloom · Structure no. 032800000030055

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canaan RD over Anselm Coulee is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Canaan RD over Anselm Coulee in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 189 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCanaan RD
CrossesAnselm Coulee
Location0.4 MI E Kaliste Saloom
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.14212, -92.0541
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2020)
Projected traffic189 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Canaan RD over Anselm Coulee built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canaan RD over Anselm Coulee 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 Canaan RD over Anselm Coulee carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Canaan RD over Anselm Coulee?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Canaan RD over Anselm Coulee?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.