US Bridges

W. Metairie Ave over Canal No. 5

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.0MI.FROM W.Metaire · Structure no. 022629590901221

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1979 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 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 1999. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Metairie Ave
CrossesCanal No. 5
Location0.0MI.FROM W.Metaire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98437, -90.20392
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1979)
Projected traffic1,100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Metairie Ave over Canal No. 5 built?

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

What condition is W. Metairie Ave over Canal No. 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns W. Metairie Ave over Canal No. 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.