Magazine Road over Bayou Barriere
GoodPlaquemines Parish, Louisiana · Back Gate · Structure no. 1LA0109
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Magazine Road over Bayou Barriere is a concrete slab carrying Magazine Road over Bayou Barriere in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Magazine Road over Bayou Barriere built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Magazine Road over Bayou Barriere in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Magazine Road over Bayou Barriere carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Magazine Road over Bayou Barriere?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Magazine Road over Bayou Barriere?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.