Suburban RD over Drainage Canal
FairPosted for loadPlaquemines Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. W. of Hwy. · Structure no. 023829361894961
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Suburban RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Suburban RD over Drainage Canal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 1994. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Suburban RD over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Suburban RD 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Suburban RD over Drainage Canal carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Suburban RD over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Suburban RD over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.