US Bridges

Chateau Blvd over CANAL#7

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile North of West Espl · Structure no. 022600000100217

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chateau Blvd over CANAL#7 is a concrete culvert carrying Chateau Blvd over CANAL#7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChateau Blvd
CrossesCANAL#7
Location1 Mile North of West Espl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.0378, -90.25105
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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 closed1.9 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chateau Blvd over CANAL#7 built?

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

What condition is Chateau Blvd over CANAL#7 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 Chateau Blvd over CANAL#7 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Chateau Blvd over CANAL#7?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Chateau Blvd over CANAL#7?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.