US Bridges

LA0428 over Algiers Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.40 Mile South East of U · Structure no. 023600000020488

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2015 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 626 vehicles a day, projected to reach 688 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0428
CrossesAlgiers Canal
Location0.40 Mile South East of U
RouteState Highway 428
Coordinates29.92894, -90.031
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 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 width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2015)
Projected traffic688 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 626 vehicles per day (2015 count).

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 71 ft wide.

Who owns LA0428 over Algiers Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.