US Bridges

Kawanee Ave over Elmwood Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .04 Miles West of Academy · Structure no. 022600000100049

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kawanee Ave over Elmwood Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Kawanee Ave over Elmwood Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKawanee Ave
CrossesElmwood Canal
Location.04 Miles West of Academy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01184, -90.21149
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Kawanee Ave over Elmwood Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kawanee Ave over Elmwood Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Kawanee Ave over Elmwood Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Kawanee Ave over Elmwood Canal?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kawanee Ave over Elmwood Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.