US Bridges

W. Metairie Ave over Soniat Canal

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .1MI.W.OF David Driv · Structure no. 022629591901291

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Metairie Ave over Soniat Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying W. Metairie Ave over Soniat Canal 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Metairie Ave
CrossesSoniat Canal
Location.1MI.W.OF David Driv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98487, -90.21487
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$357,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Metairie Ave over Soniat Canal built?

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

What condition is W. Metairie Ave over Soniat Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does W. Metairie Ave over Soniat Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is W. Metairie Ave over Soniat Canal?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W. Metairie Ave over Soniat Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.