US Bridges

S Lester Ave over Canal No. 6

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI S of US 61 · Structure no. 022629587901331

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lester Ave over Canal No. 6 is a concrete slab carrying S Lester Ave over Canal No. 6 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 1999. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Lester Ave
CrossesCanal No. 6
Location0.01 MI S of US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97814, -90.2213
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1979)
Projected traffic2,200 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 S Lester Ave over Canal No. 6 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is S Lester Ave over Canal No. 6 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does S Lester Ave over Canal No. 6 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is S Lester Ave over Canal No. 6?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S Lester Ave over Canal No. 6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.