US Bridges

LA0023 over Sunrise Pump Station Can

Fair

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · 50.9 MI South of LA 406 · Structure no. 023800620512941

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,416
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0023 over Sunrise Pump Station Can is a concrete slab carrying LA0023 over Sunrise Pump Station Can in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,416 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,757 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0023
CrossesSunrise Pump Station Can
Location50.9 MI South of LA 406
RouteState Highway 23
CountyPlaquemines Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.36281, -89.5619
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,416 (2021)
Projected traffic3,757 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0023 over Sunrise Pump Station Can built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0023 over Sunrise Pump Station Can 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0023 over Sunrise Pump Station Can carry?

About 3,416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0023 over Sunrise Pump Station Can?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns LA0023 over Sunrise Pump Station Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.