LA0045 over 16 TH Street Canal
GoodJefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI South of US 90B · Structure no. 022602490101071
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,780
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0045 over 16 TH Street Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA0045 over 16 TH Street Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 28,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,658 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 645 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0045 over 16 TH Street Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0045 over 16 TH Street Canal 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does LA0045 over 16 TH Street Canal carry?
About 28,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0045 over 16 TH Street Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 645 ft wide.
Who owns LA0045 over 16 TH Street Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.