US Bridges

23rd Street over Canal #17

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .5 M. S. of Veterans Blvd · Structure no. 022600000020542

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd Street over Canal #17 is a concrete slab carrying 23rd Street over Canal #17 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries23rd Street
CrossesCanal #17
Location.5 M. S. of Veterans Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.99999, -90.27451
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2016)
Projected traffic385 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 23rd Street over Canal #17 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd Street over Canal #17 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 23rd Street over Canal #17 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 23rd Street over Canal #17?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd Street over Canal #17?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.