US Bridges

Tolmas @ Veterans over Canal 3

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .2 Miles East of Causeway · Structure no. 022600000000072

Built
2008
17 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

Tolmas @ Veterans over Canal 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Tolmas @ Veterans over Canal 3 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTolmas @ Veterans
CrossesCanal 3
Location.2 Miles East of Causeway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00305, -90.15257
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2008)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Tolmas @ Veterans over Canal 3 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Tolmas @ Veterans over Canal 3?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Tolmas @ Veterans over Canal 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.