LA0406 over Drain Canal
FairOrleans Parish, Louisiana · .59 MI East of LA 407 · Structure no. 023604090200591
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,412
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0406 over Drain Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0406 over Drain Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 12,412 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,653 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0406 over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0406 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does LA0406 over Drain Canal carry?
About 12,412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0406 over Drain Canal?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns LA0406 over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.