US Bridges

Hammond HWY over 17th St. Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 2 MI N of Veterans Blvd · Structure no. 022602830500331

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,600
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammond HWY over 17th St. Canal is a concrete slab carrying Hammond HWY over 17th St. Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 22,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,860 by 2029. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHammond HWY
Crosses17th St. Canal
Location2 MI N of Veterans Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01998, -90.12176
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,600 (2009)
Projected traffic24,860 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hammond HWY over 17th St. Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammond HWY over 17th St. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hammond HWY over 17th St. Canal carry?

About 22,600 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hammond HWY over 17th St. Canal?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Hammond HWY over 17th St. Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.