US Bridges

Breaux Ave over Gardere Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi.E of Peters R · Structure no. 022629524900391

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breaux Ave over Gardere Canal is a concrete slab carrying Breaux Ave over Gardere Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 825 by 1999. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBreaux Ave
CrossesGardere Canal
Location0.3 Mi.E of Peters R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.87408, -90.06467
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1979)
Projected traffic825 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Breaux Ave over Gardere Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breaux Ave over Gardere 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 Breaux Ave over Gardere Canal carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Breaux Ave over Gardere Canal?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Breaux Ave over Gardere Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.