Palmetto ST over 17 TH Street Canal
GoodJefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.01M North of Orpheum · Structure no. 022629586900751
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmetto ST over 17 TH Street Canal is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Palmetto ST over 17 TH Street Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmetto ST over 17 TH Street Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmetto ST over 17 TH Street 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 Palmetto ST over 17 TH Street Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1989 count).
How long is Palmetto ST over 17 TH Street Canal?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Palmetto ST over 17 TH Street Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.