US Bridges

Mt. Laurel DR over Oakwood Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.7M South of LA 23 · Structure no. 022629545900151

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

About this bridge

Mt. Laurel DR over Oakwood Canal is a concrete slab carrying Mt. Laurel DR over Oakwood 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt. Laurel DR
CrossesOakwood Canal
Location0.7M South of LA 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.87414, -90.02467
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 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 Mt. Laurel DR over Oakwood Canal built?

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

What condition is Mt. Laurel DR over Oakwood 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 Mt. Laurel DR over Oakwood Canal carry?

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

How long is Mt. Laurel DR over Oakwood Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Laurel DR over Oakwood Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.