US Bridges

Veterans Blvd EB over Bonnabel Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. E of Causeway · Structure no. 022630001900871

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,550
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Blvd EB over Bonnabel Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Veterans Blvd EB over Bonnabel 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 19,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,505 by 1999. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Blvd EB
CrossesBonnabel Canal
Location0.5 Mi. E of Causeway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.002, -90.14575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,550 (1979)
Projected traffic21,505 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Veterans Blvd EB over Bonnabel Canal built?

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

What condition is Veterans Blvd EB over Bonnabel Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Blvd EB over Bonnabel Canal carry?

About 19,550 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Veterans Blvd EB over Bonnabel Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Blvd EB over Bonnabel Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.