US Bridges

Voters RD over Canal

GoodPosted for load

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.25 M N of LA 433 · Structure no. 625230153894501

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,546
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voters RD over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Voters RD over Canal in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,300 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVoters RD
CrossesCanal
Location1.25 M N of LA 433
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.25569, -89.75041
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,546 (2017)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Voters RD over Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Voters RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Voters RD over Canal carry?

About 7,546 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Voters RD over Canal?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Voters RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.