Veterans Blvd over 17th Street Canal
GoodJefferson Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI E. of Lake Avenue · Structure no. 022630000900742
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 233 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Veterans Blvd over 17th Street Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Blvd over 17th Street Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Veterans Blvd over 17th Street Canal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Veterans Blvd over 17th Street Canal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Veterans Blvd over 17th Street Canal carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Veterans Blvd over 17th Street Canal?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Veterans Blvd over 17th Street Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.