Hope Canal RD over Hope Canal
PoorPosted for loadSt. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana · 0.38 Miles North of US.61 · Structure no. 624800000620301
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Hope Canal RD over Hope Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hope Canal RD over Hope Canal in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hope Canal RD over Hope Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Hope Canal RD over Hope Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Hope Canal RD over Hope Canal carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Hope Canal RD over Hope Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Hope Canal RD over Hope Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.