US0051 over Drainage Canal
FairSt. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana · 25.6 Miles South of LA 22 · Structure no. 624804520100534
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,097
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0051 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying US0051 over Drainage Canal in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 20,097 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,106 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0051 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0051 over Drainage 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US0051 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 20,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0051 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US0051 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.