US Bridges

US0011 over Drain Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 4.02 MI North of US 90 · Structure no. 023600180104021

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,912
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0011 over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying US0011 over Drain Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,912 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0011
CrossesDrain Canal
Location4.02 MI North of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.13069, -89.8673
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,912 (2021)
Projected traffic4,303 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0011 over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0011 over Drain Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US0011 over Drain Canal carry?

About 3,912 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0011 over Drain Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0011 over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.