US Bridges

Power Blvd over I-10/CANAL #3

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.28 MI East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022604501503341

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,050 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
42,360
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Blvd over I-10/CANAL #3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Power Blvd over I-10/CANAL #3 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 42,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,596 by 2035. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Blvd
CrossesI-10/CANAL #3
Location1.28 MI East of LA 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00947, -90.2218
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,050 ft (320 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,360 (2015)
Projected traffic46,596 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Blvd over I-10/CANAL #3 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Blvd over I-10/CANAL #3 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Power Blvd over I-10/CANAL #3 carry?

About 42,360 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Power Blvd over I-10/CANAL #3?

The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Power Blvd over I-10/CANAL #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.