Sanchez RD over Grand Bayou
PoorPosted for loadLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0065 Log MI from Int · Structure no. 022929510904071
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 901
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sanchez RD over Grand Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanchez RD over Grand Bayou in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 901 vehicles a day, projected to reach 991 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sanchez RD over Grand Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sanchez RD over Grand Bayou 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Sanchez RD over Grand Bayou carry?
About 901 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Sanchez RD over Grand Bayou?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sanchez RD over Grand Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.