US Bridges

Patriot ST X-Over over Patriot Street Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI E. of Barataria Blv · Structure no. 022629530900481

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patriot ST X-Over over Patriot Street Canal is a concrete slab carrying Patriot ST X-Over over Patriot Street Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2000. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPatriot ST X-Over
CrossesPatriot Street Canal
Location.7 MI E. of Barataria Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.88218, -90.08756
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1980)
Projected traffic880 by 2000
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

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 Patriot ST X-Over over Patriot Street Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patriot ST X-Over over Patriot Street 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 Patriot ST X-Over over Patriot Street Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Patriot ST X-Over over Patriot Street Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Patriot ST X-Over over Patriot Street Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.