US Bridges

Maryland DR over Ellington Canal

Good

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Mi. S. of US 90 · Structure no. 024500000020512

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maryland DR over Ellington Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Maryland DR over Ellington Canal in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMaryland DR
CrossesEllington Canal
Location2.0 Mi. S. of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.90377, -90.36313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maryland DR over Ellington Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maryland DR over Ellington 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Maryland DR over Ellington Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Maryland DR over Ellington Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Maryland DR over Ellington Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.