LA0049 over Canal #5
GoodJefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.35 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 022602833003431
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,352
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0049 over Canal #5 is a concrete culvert carrying LA0049 over Canal #5 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 20,352 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,387 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 858 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0049 over Canal #5 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0049 over Canal #5 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0049 over Canal #5 carry?
About 20,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0049 over Canal #5?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 858 ft wide.
Who owns LA0049 over Canal #5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.