US Bridges

Esplanade U-Turn over Canal NO.2

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.01MI.S.OF.W.ESPLAN · Structure no. 022630002900911

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esplanade U-Turn over Canal NO.2 is a steel culvert carrying Esplanade U-Turn over Canal NO.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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 1999. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEsplanade U-Turn
CrossesCanal NO.2
Location0.01MI.S.OF.W.ESPLAN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.01387, -90.15044
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 statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1979)
Projected traffic11,000 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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

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 NO.2 built?

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

What condition is Esplanade U-Turn over Canal NO.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 NO.2 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Esplanade U-Turn over Canal NO.2?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Esplanade U-Turn over Canal NO.2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.