US Bridges

West Napoleon Ave over Soniat Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI E of Williams Blvd · Structure no. 022600000000083

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,463
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Napoleon Ave over Soniat Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Napoleon Ave over Soniat Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,463 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,609 by 2028. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Napoleon Ave
CrossesSoniat Canal
Location1.3 MI E of Williams Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates29.99612, -90.21901
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,463 (2008)
Projected traffic23,609 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 West Napoleon Ave over Soniat Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Napoleon Ave over Soniat Canal 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 West Napoleon Ave over Soniat Canal carry?

About 21,463 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is West Napoleon Ave over Soniat Canal?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Napoleon Ave over Soniat Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.