US Bridges

Esplanade U-Turn over Canal #2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI E of Causeway Blvd · Structure no. 022630002900901

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esplanade U-Turn over Canal #2 is a steel culvert carrying Esplanade U-Turn over Canal #2 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesEsplanade U-Turn
CrossesCanal #2
Location3.5 MI E of Causeway Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.01377, -90.14883
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Esplanade U-Turn over Canal #2 built?

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

What condition is Esplanade U-Turn over Canal #2 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 Esplanade U-Turn over Canal #2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Esplanade U-Turn over Canal #2?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Esplanade U-Turn over Canal #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.