US Bridges

Haring RD over Canal No 5

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.5MI.N.OF.US 61 · Structure no. 022629590901151

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haring RD over Canal No 5 is a concrete culvert carrying Haring RD over Canal No 5 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 1999. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHaring RD
CrossesCanal No 5
Location0.5MI.N.OF.US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.98355, -90.1919
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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
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 Haring RD over Canal No 5 built?

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

What condition is Haring RD 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 Haring RD over Canal No 5 carry?

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

How long is Haring RD over Canal No 5?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Haring RD over Canal No 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.