US Bridges

LA3134 over Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI N of LA 45 · Structure no. 022604290209201

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,837
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3134 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying LA3134 over Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 7,837 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,620 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 535 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA3134
CrossesCanal
Location1.2 MI N of LA 45
RouteState Highway 3134
Coordinates29.79475, -90.09892
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width535 ft (163.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,837 (2021)
Projected traffic8,620 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA3134 over Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3134 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA3134 over Canal carry?

About 7,837 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA3134 over Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 535 ft wide.

Who owns LA3134 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.