US Bridges

LA0028 over Diversion Canal

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.18 Mi. East of LA 3054 · Structure no. 084004170220682

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,593
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Diversion Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0028 over Diversion Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,593 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,352 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0028
CrossesDiversion Canal
Location2.18 Mi. East of LA 3054
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.29594, -92.494
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,593 (2021)
Projected traffic19,352 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 LA0028 over Diversion Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0028 over Diversion Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0028 over Diversion Canal carry?

About 17,593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Diversion Canal?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.