LA0428 over Donner Canal
FairOrleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.18 MI East of Jeff. Par · Structure no. 023604100103161
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,178
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0428 over Donner Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0428 over Donner Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,895 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0428 over Donner Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0428 over Donner 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does LA0428 over Donner Canal carry?
About 7,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0428 over Donner Canal?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns LA0428 over Donner Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.