US Bridges

LA0407 over Woodland HWY Norman Cana

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.15 MI South of LA 428 · Structure no. 023608360801151

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,495
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0407 over Woodland HWY Norman Cana is a concrete slab carrying LA0407 over Woodland HWY Norman Cana in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,495 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,344 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0407
CrossesWoodland HWY Norman Cana
Location1.15 MI South of LA 428
RouteState Highway 407
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.91094, -89.99313
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,495 (2021)
Projected traffic9,344 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0407 over Woodland HWY Norman Cana built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0407 over Woodland HWY Norman Cana 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 LA0407 over Woodland HWY Norman Cana carry?

About 8,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0407 over Woodland HWY Norman Cana?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA0407 over Woodland HWY Norman Cana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.