US Bridges

W Espanade Ave over Canal 2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .4 Miles West of Trans. · Structure no. 022600000000069

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Espanade Ave over Canal 2 is a concrete culvert carrying W Espanade Ave over Canal 2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,375 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 275 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Espanade Ave
CrossesCanal 2
Location.4 Miles West of Trans.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01792, -90.21247
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width275 ft (83.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2008)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Espanade Ave over Canal 2 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Espanade Ave over Canal 2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W Espanade Ave over Canal 2 carry?

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

How long is W Espanade Ave over Canal 2?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 275 ft wide.

Who owns W Espanade Ave over Canal 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.