US Bridges

Manhattan Blvd over Three Mile Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI N of Lapalco Blvd · Structure no. 022629531900311

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manhattan Blvd over Three Mile Canal is a steel culvert carrying Manhattan Blvd over Three Mile Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 1999. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesManhattan Blvd
CrossesThree Mile Canal
Location0.6 MI N of Lapalco Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.88308, -90.05299
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1979)
Projected traffic2,200 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Manhattan Blvd over Three Mile Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manhattan Blvd over Three Mile 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 Manhattan Blvd over Three Mile Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Manhattan Blvd over Three Mile Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Manhattan Blvd over Three Mile Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.