US Bridges

LA0300 over Reggio Canal

Fair

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI S of LA 46 · Structure no. 024402843001441

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0300 over Reggio Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0300 over Reggio Canal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0300
CrossesReggio Canal
Location1.2 MI S of LA 46
RouteState Highway 300
CountySt. Bernard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.82436, -89.7565
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0300 over Reggio Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0300 over Reggio 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 LA0300 over Reggio Canal carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0300 over Reggio Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0300 over Reggio Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.