US Bridges

Airline Park Blvd over Canal Number 5

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .5 Miles North of US61 · Structure no. 022600000100030

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline Park Blvd over Canal Number 5 is a concrete culvert carrying Airline Park Blvd over Canal Number 5 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 256 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAirline Park Blvd
CrossesCanal Number 5
Location.5 Miles North of US61
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.98448, -90.20708
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width256 ft (77.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airline Park Blvd over Canal Number 5 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airline Park Blvd over Canal Number 5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Airline Park Blvd over Canal Number 5 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Airline Park Blvd over Canal Number 5?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 256 ft wide.

Who owns Airline Park Blvd over Canal Number 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.