LA0022 over Tangipahoa River
PoorPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · LA0022 · Structure no. 625302610406561
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 513 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,435
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0022 over Tangipahoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0022 over Tangipahoa River in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3 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.
It carries about 6,435 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,078 by 2041. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0022 over Tangipahoa River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0022 over Tangipahoa River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA0022 over Tangipahoa River carry?
About 6,435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0022 over Tangipahoa River?
The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0022 over Tangipahoa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.