US Bridges

Elise Ave over Canal No. 5

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.0MI.WEST Metaire a · Structure no. 022629590901191

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elise Ave over Canal No. 5 is a concrete culvert carrying Elise Ave over Canal No. 5 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElise Ave
CrossesCanal No. 5
Location0.0MI.WEST Metaire a
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98403, -90.19875
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 Elise Ave over Canal No. 5 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elise 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 Elise Ave over Canal No. 5 carry?

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

How long is Elise Ave over Canal No. 5?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns Elise Ave over Canal No. 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.