US Bridges

LA0428 over Algiers Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mile South East of US · Structure no. 023600000020482

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,244
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 2012, so it is 13 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 28,244 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,068 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0428
CrossesAlgiers Canal
Location0.5 Mile South East of US
RouteState Highway 428
Coordinates29.92263, -90.0172
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,244 (2021)
Projected traffic31,068 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0428 over Algiers Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0428 over Algiers Canal carry?

About 28,244 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 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns LA0428 over Algiers Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.