Avenue E over Dresser Canal
PoorClosed to trafficLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 MI West of LA 1 · Structure no. 022900650100101
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue E over Dresser Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Avenue E over Dresser Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue E over Dresser Canal built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue E over Dresser Canal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Avenue E over Dresser Canal carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Avenue E over Dresser Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue E over Dresser Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.