US Bridges

W. Metairie Ave over Canal No 5

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI West of Cleary Ave · Structure no. 022629589901031

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Metairie Ave over Canal No 5 is a concrete culvert carrying W. Metairie Ave over Canal No 5 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 15,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,500 by 2009. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW. Metairie Ave
CrossesCanal No 5
Location0.1 MI West of Cleary Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98221, -90.172
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (1989)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 W. Metairie Ave over Canal No 5 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Metairie Ave over Canal No 5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W. Metairie Ave over Canal No 5 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is W. Metairie Ave over Canal No 5?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W. Metairie Ave over Canal No 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.