US Bridges

Cousins Blvd over Cousins Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI E of LA 45 · Structure no. 022629521900521

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cousins Blvd over Cousins Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Cousins Blvd over Cousins Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCousins Blvd
CrossesCousins Canal
Location0.6 MI E of LA 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.8678, -90.08715
Functional classUrban 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cousins Blvd over Cousins Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cousins 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 Cousins Blvd over Cousins Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Cousins Blvd over Cousins Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Cousins Blvd over Cousins Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.