US Bridges

Lapalco Blvd over Oakwood Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.1MI.W of Bellchase · Structure no. 022629529900142

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lapalco Blvd over Oakwood Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Lapalco Blvd over Oakwood 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 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.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,000 by 1999. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLapalco Blvd
CrossesOakwood Canal
Location0.1MI.W of Bellchase
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.88135, -90.02394
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (1979)
Projected traffic22,000 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Lapalco Blvd over Oakwood Canal built?

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

What condition is Lapalco Blvd over Oakwood 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 Lapalco Blvd over Oakwood Canal carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Lapalco Blvd over Oakwood Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lapalco Blvd over Oakwood Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.