US Bridges

Clearview Pkwy over Canal No. 5

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. N. of Airline HWY · Structure no. 022629590901081

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearview Pkwy over Canal No. 5 is a concrete culvert carrying Clearview Pkwy over Canal No. 5 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 55,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60,731 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 1,000 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClearview Pkwy
CrossesCanal No. 5
Location0.4 Mi. N. of Airline HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98273, -90.18
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,210 (2021)
Projected traffic60,731 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$385,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clearview Pkwy over Canal No. 5 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clearview Pkwy 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 Clearview Pkwy over Canal No. 5 carry?

About 55,210 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Clearview Pkwy over Canal No. 5?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 1,000 ft wide.

Who owns Clearview Pkwy over Canal No. 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.