US Bridges

Harvey Blvd over Outfall Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. W. of LA 3017 · Structure no. 022600000000055

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Blvd over Outfall Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvey Blvd over Outfall Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

It carries about 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,215 by 2027. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Blvd
CrossesOutfall Canal
Location0.2 Mi. W. of LA 3017
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.8622, -90.02332
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2007)
Projected traffic6,215 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Harvey Blvd over Outfall Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Blvd over Outfall 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Harvey Blvd over Outfall Canal carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Blvd over Outfall Canal?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Blvd over Outfall Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.