US Bridges

Lapalco Blvd over Grand Cross Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. E. of Victory Dr. · Structure no. 022629531900811

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lapalco Blvd over Grand Cross Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Lapalco Blvd over Grand Cross Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2004. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLapalco Blvd
CrossesGrand Cross Canal
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Victory Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.88597, -90.13354
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1984)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2004
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lapalco Blvd over Grand Cross Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lapalco Blvd over Grand Cross 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 Grand Cross Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Lapalco Blvd over Grand Cross Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns Lapalco Blvd over Grand Cross Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.