US Bridges

W. Metairie Ave over Canal Number 5

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 M N of W. Metairie a · Structure no. 022629589901051

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Metairie Ave over Canal Number 5 is a concrete culvert carrying W. Metairie Ave over Canal Number 5 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Metairie Ave
CrossesCanal Number 5
Location0.01 M N of W. Metairie a
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.98241, -90.17532
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 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 width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Metairie Ave over Canal Number 5 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Metairie Ave over Canal Number 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 Number 5 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is W. Metairie Ave over Canal Number 5?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns W. Metairie Ave over Canal Number 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.