US Bridges

N. Bengal RD over Canal No 5

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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.7MI.NORTH of US.61 · Structure no. 022629592901371

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Bengal RD over Canal No 5 is a concrete culvert carrying N. Bengal 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 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).

Location

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CarriesN. Bengal RD
CrossesCanal No 5
Location0.7MI.NORTH of US.61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98758, -90.22814
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Bengal RD over Canal No 5 built?

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

What condition is N. Bengal 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 N. Bengal RD over Canal No 5 carry?

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

How long is N. Bengal RD over Canal No 5?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns N. Bengal RD over Canal No 5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.