US Bridges

W Loyola over Canal 7

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI N of Vintage ST · Structure no. 022600000000053

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Loyola over Canal 7 is a concrete slab carrying W Loyola over Canal 7 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Loyola
CrossesCanal 7
Location0.6 MI N of Vintage ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.04325, -90.27197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Loyola over Canal 7 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Loyola over Canal 7 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Loyola over Canal 7 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is W Loyola over Canal 7?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Loyola over Canal 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.