US Bridges

California Ave over Canal No. 2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. W. of Williams Bl · Structure no. 022600000100213

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Ave over Canal No. 2 is a concrete culvert carrying California Ave over Canal No. 2 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCalifornia Ave
CrossesCanal No. 2
Location0.3 Mi. W. of Williams Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.02003, -90.24429
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 California Ave over Canal No. 2 built?

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

What condition is California Ave over Canal No. 2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does California Ave over Canal No. 2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is California Ave over Canal No. 2?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns California Ave over Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.