US Bridges

W Esplanade Ave S over Elmwood Canal

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mile East of Power Bl · Structure no. 022600000020029

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Esplanade Ave S over Elmwood Canal is a concrete slab carrying W Esplanade Ave S over Elmwood Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW Esplanade Ave S
CrossesElmwood Canal
Location0.6 Mile East of Power Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01806, -90.21368
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Esplanade Ave S over Elmwood Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Esplanade Ave S over Elmwood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Esplanade Ave S over Elmwood Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is W Esplanade Ave S over Elmwood Canal?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns W Esplanade Ave S over Elmwood Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.