US Bridges

LA0737 over Grand Canal 02

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St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 1.45 MI W. of LA 686 · Structure no. 035000000035009

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0737 over Grand Canal 02 is a concrete slab carrying LA0737 over Grand Canal 02 in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0737
CrossesGrand Canal 02
Location1.45 MI W. of LA 686
RouteState Highway 737
CountySt. Martin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.39978, -91.88221
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2021)
Projected traffic632 by 2041
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0737 over Grand Canal 02 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0737 over Grand Canal 02 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0737 over Grand Canal 02 carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0737 over Grand Canal 02?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0737 over Grand Canal 02?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.