US Bridges

Veterans over Canal 3

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .1 M W of Transcontinenta · Structure no. 022600000000070

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans over Canal 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans over Canal 3 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,850 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 225 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans
CrossesCanal 3
Location.1 M W of Transcontinenta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.0058, -90.19764
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width225 ft (68.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2008)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 Veterans over Canal 3 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans over Canal 3 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 Veterans over Canal 3 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Veterans over Canal 3?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 225 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans over Canal 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.