9th ST over ST Louis Canal
PoorPosted for loadTerrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0005 Log MI from Int · Structure no. 025529363904371
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,492
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th ST over ST Louis Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th ST over ST Louis Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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 3,492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,841 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 9th ST over ST Louis Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9th ST over ST Louis Canal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 9th ST over ST Louis Canal carry?
About 3,492 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 9th ST over ST Louis Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 9th ST over ST Louis Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.