Lapalco Blvd over Main Canal
GoodJefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Miles from Segnette B · Structure no. 022629540901021
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lapalco Blvd over Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lapalco Blvd over Main Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 49 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 1999. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lapalco Blvd over Main Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Lapalco 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 Lapalco Blvd over Main Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Lapalco Blvd over Main Canal?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Lapalco Blvd over Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.