Washington ST over Drainage Canal
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · Washington St. Monro · Structure no. 053732311920611
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Washington ST over Drainage Canal in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2000. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington ST over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington ST over Drainage 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 2024.
How much traffic does Washington ST over Drainage Canal carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Washington ST over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.