Ridge Rd. over Drainage Canal
GoodLafayette Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI E of Rue Du Beller · Structure no. 032802180110971
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Rd. over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Ridge Rd. over Drainage Canal in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,300 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Rd. over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Rd. over Drainage 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Rd. over Drainage Canal carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Ridge Rd. over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Rd. over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.