US Bridges

Fairway Drive over Canal

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St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana · 0.82 Mi. E. of LA 3188 · Structure no. 624800000000048

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,191
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway Drive over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Fairway Drive over Canal in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,510 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairway Drive
CrossesCanal
Location0.82 Mi. E. of LA 3188
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. John the Baptist Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.08422, -90.48996
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2008)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2028
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Fairway Drive over Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway Drive over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fairway Drive over Canal carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Fairway Drive over Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway Drive over Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.