US Bridges

Fairfield Ave over Weyrauch Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI W of Lapalco Blvd. · Structure no. 022629520900241

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Ave over Weyrauch Canal is a concrete slab carrying Fairfield Ave over Weyrauch Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield Ave
CrossesWeyrauch Canal
Location0.8 MI W of Lapalco Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.86768, -90.04014
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fairfield Ave over Weyrauch Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield Ave over Weyrauch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfield Ave over Weyrauch Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Fairfield Ave over Weyrauch Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Ave over Weyrauch Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.