LA0624 over Drain Canal
GoodSt. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 5.27 Miles South of LA 46 · Structure no. 024400000020455
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,160
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0624 over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0624 over Drain Canal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 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 LA0624 over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0624 over Drain 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0624 over Drain Canal carry?
About 1,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0624 over Drain Canal?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0624 over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.