US Bridges

Veterans U-Turn over Canal No 3

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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .5 Mi. N. of I.10 · Structure no. 022630001900881

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans U-Turn over Canal No 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans U-Turn over Canal No 3 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,200 by 1999. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 240 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans U-Turn
CrossesCanal No 3
Location.5 Mi. N. of I.10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00247, -90.14717
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width240 ft (73.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (1979)
Projected traffic13,200 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 U-Turn over Canal No 3 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans U-Turn over Canal No 3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans U-Turn over Canal No 3 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Veterans U-Turn over Canal No 3?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 240 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans U-Turn over Canal No 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.