US Bridges

Wichers DR over Avenue D Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .35 South of W.B. Expwy · Structure no. 022629532900561

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wichers DR over Avenue D Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Wichers DR over Avenue D Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWichers DR
CrossesAvenue D Canal
Location.35 South of W.B. Expwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.88942, -90.09586
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wichers DR over Avenue D Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wichers DR over Avenue D 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wichers DR over Avenue D Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Wichers DR over Avenue D Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Wichers DR over Avenue D Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.