US Bridges

Cccferry over Paris Rd/Chal. Ferry Ram

FairPosted for load

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI S of LA 39 · Structure no. 024407210500001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
917 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Cccferry over Paris Rd/Chal. Ferry Ram is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cccferry over Paris Rd/Chal. Ferry Ram in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2032. The structure is 917 ft (279.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCccferry
CrossesParis Rd/Chal. Ferry Ram
Location0.8 MI S of LA 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Bernard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.93035, -89.96976
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+48 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length917 ft (279.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2012)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cccferry over Paris Rd/Chal. Ferry Ram built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cccferry over Paris Rd/Chal. Ferry Ram 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cccferry over Paris Rd/Chal. Ferry Ram carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cccferry over Paris Rd/Chal. Ferry Ram?

The structure is 917 ft (279.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cccferry over Paris Rd/Chal. Ferry Ram?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.