US Bridges

W Esplanade Ave over Canal No 2

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .1 Mile West of Transcon. · Structure no. 022600000000068

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Esplanade Ave over Canal No 2 is a concrete culvert carrying W Esplanade Ave over Canal No 2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,375 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 218 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Esplanade Ave
CrossesCanal No 2
Location.1 Mile West of Transcon.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01731, -90.20323
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width218 ft (66.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2008)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 W Esplanade Ave over Canal No 2 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Esplanade Ave over Canal No 2 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does W Esplanade Ave over Canal No 2 carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is W Esplanade Ave over Canal No 2?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 218 ft wide.

Who owns W Esplanade Ave over Canal No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.