US Bridges

S Jamie Blvd over Wagganman Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI S of US 90B · Structure no. 022600000000063

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Jamie Blvd over Wagganman Canal is a concrete culvert carrying S Jamie Blvd over Wagganman Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,085 by 2027. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Jamie Blvd
CrossesWagganman Canal
Location1.3 MI S of US 90B
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.89217, -90.21002
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2007)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S Jamie Blvd over Wagganman Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Jamie Blvd over Wagganman Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does S Jamie Blvd over Wagganman Canal carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is S Jamie Blvd over Wagganman Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns S Jamie Blvd over Wagganman Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.