US Bridges

LA0407 over (new)algiers Cutoff Cana

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI SE of LA 428 · Structure no. 023608360801331

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
5,082 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,240
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0407 over (new)algiers Cutoff Cana is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0407 over (new)algiers Cutoff Cana in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,240 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,364 by 2041. The structure is 5,082 ft (1,549 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0407
Crosses(new)algiers Cutoff Cana
Location1.6 MI SE of LA 428
RouteState Highway 407
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.90902, -89.9918
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+64 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,082 ft (1,549 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,240 (2021)
Projected traffic12,364 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0407 over (new)algiers Cutoff Cana built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0407 over (new)algiers Cutoff 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0407 over (new)algiers Cutoff Cana carry?

About 11,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0407 over (new)algiers Cutoff Cana?

The structure is 5,082 ft (1,549 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns LA0407 over (new)algiers Cutoff Cana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.