US Bridges

Citrus RD over Soniat Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi.West.Of.Hick · Structure no. 022629577901241

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Citrus RD over Soniat Canal is a concrete slab carrying Citrus RD over Soniat Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCitrus RD
CrossesSoniat Canal
Location0.01 Mi.West.Of.Hick
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.96274, -90.20662
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1979)
Projected traffic1,100 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Citrus RD over Soniat Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Citrus RD over Soniat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Citrus RD over Soniat Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Citrus RD over Soniat Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Citrus RD over Soniat Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.