US Bridges

Woodmere Blvd over Cousins Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI S of Laplco Blvd · Structure no. 022629521900491

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodmere Blvd over Cousins Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Woodmere Blvd over Cousins Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 685 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodmere Blvd
CrossesCousins Canal
Location0.2 MI S of Laplco Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.86909, -90.08168
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width685 ft (208.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Woodmere Blvd over Cousins Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodmere Blvd over Cousins 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 Woodmere Blvd over Cousins Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Woodmere Blvd over Cousins Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 685 ft wide.

Who owns Woodmere Blvd over Cousins Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.