US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd over Canal Number 5

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.7MI.E.OF Williams · Structure no. 022629593901401

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd over Canal Number 5 is a concrete culvert carrying Roosevelt Blvd over Canal Number 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 2009. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd
CrossesCanal Number 5
Location0.7MI.E.OF Williams
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98885, -90.23425
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1989)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Roosevelt Blvd over Canal Number 5 built?

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

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd over Canal Number 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 Roosevelt Blvd over Canal Number 5 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Roosevelt Blvd over Canal Number 5?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd over Canal Number 5?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.