LA3017 over Drain Canal
FairPlaquemines Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI West of LA 23 · Structure no. 023808380102301
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,518
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3017 over Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3017 over Drain Canal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 22,518 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,769 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3017 over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3017 over Drain 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA3017 over Drain Canal carry?
About 22,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA3017 over Drain Canal?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns LA3017 over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.