US Bridges

Destrehan Ave over Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI E of LA 3134 · Structure no. 022629502900511

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Destrehan Ave over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Destrehan Ave over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDestrehan Ave
CrossesCanal
Location1.0 MI E of LA 3134
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.83625, -90.08412
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Destrehan Ave over Canal built?

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

What condition is Destrehan Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does Destrehan Ave over Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Destrehan Ave over Canal?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Destrehan Ave over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.