US Bridges

LA0428 over Algiers Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Miles South of US 90B · Structure no. 023600000020427

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0428 over Algiers Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0428 over Algiers Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,895 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 1,000 ft wide.

CarriesLA0428
CrossesAlgiers Canal
Location1.0 Miles South of US 90B
RouteState Highway 428
Coordinates29.93025, -90.0347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,178 (2021)
Projected traffic7,895 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$402,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0428 over Algiers Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0428 over Algiers 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0428 over Algiers Canal carry?

About 7,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0428 over Algiers Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 1,000 ft wide.

Who owns LA0428 over Algiers Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.