LA0031 over Ruth Canal
GoodSt. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. N of LA 351 · Structure no. 035000560308521
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,397
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0031 over Ruth Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0031 over Ruth Canal in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,397 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,936 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0031 over Ruth Canal built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0031 over Ruth 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does LA0031 over Ruth Canal carry?
About 5,397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0031 over Ruth Canal?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns LA0031 over Ruth Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.