US Bridges

North Blvd over Horseshoe Canal

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.28 Mi. North of US 71 · Structure no. 084031164922721

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Blvd over Horseshoe Canal is a concrete slab carrying North Blvd over Horseshoe Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,330 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Blvd
CrossesHorseshoe Canal
Location0.28 Mi. North of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.27172, -92.4579
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2022)
Projected traffic11,330 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Blvd over Horseshoe Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Blvd over Horseshoe 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does North Blvd over Horseshoe Canal carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Blvd over Horseshoe Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Blvd over Horseshoe Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.