US Bridges

W Napolean over Canal 4

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .2 Miles West of Causeway · Structure no. 022600000000074

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,146
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Napolean over Canal 4 is a concrete culvert carrying W Napolean over Canal 4 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,360 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 196 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Napolean
CrossesCanal 4
Location.2 Miles West of Causeway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.99265, -90.16361
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width196 ft (59.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,146 (2008)
Projected traffic2,360 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 W Napolean over Canal 4 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Napolean over Canal 4 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Napolean over Canal 4 carry?

About 2,146 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is W Napolean over Canal 4?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 196 ft wide.

Who owns W Napolean over Canal 4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.