US Bridges

Park Place DR over Outfall Canal

FairPosted for load

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 E. of Behrman Hwy. · Structure no. 022629538900821

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Place DR over Outfall Canal is a concrete slab carrying Park Place DR over Outfall Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2009. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Place DR
CrossesOutfall Canal
Location0.2 E. of Behrman Hwy.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.89429, -90.01502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1989)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2009
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 Park Place DR over Outfall Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Place DR over Outfall 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 Park Place DR over Outfall Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Park Place DR over Outfall Canal?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Park Place DR over Outfall Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.