LA0001 over Port Allen Canal
PoorWest Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI N of LA 988 · Structure no. 616100500708321
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 2,469 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,347
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over Port Allen Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0001 over Port Allen Canal in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 25,347 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,881 by 2041. The structure is 2,469 ft (752.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0001 over Port Allen Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0001 over Port Allen 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Port Allen Canal carry?
About 25,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Port Allen Canal?
The structure is 2,469 ft (752.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Port Allen Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.