US Bridges

Nicolle Blvd over Main Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.4M South of Lapalco Blv · Structure no. 022629536901061

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicolle Blvd over Main Canal is a concrete slab carrying Nicolle Blvd over Main Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2009. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNicolle Blvd
CrossesMain Canal
Location1.4M South of Lapalco Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.89334, -90.19456
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1989)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nicolle Blvd over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicolle Blvd over Main 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 Nicolle Blvd over Main Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Nicolle Blvd over Main Canal?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nicolle Blvd over Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.