Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal
GoodJefferson Parish, Louisiana · O.6 Mi. E. of US 90 · Structure no. 022629540901111
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lapalco Blvd over Labranch 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 Labranch Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Lapalco Blvd over Labranch Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.