US Bridges

Veterans X-Over over Canal #3

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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of Causeway Blvd · Structure no. 022630002900921

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans X-Over over Canal #3 is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans X-Over over Canal #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 15,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,500 by 1999. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans X-Over
CrossesCanal #3
Location0.2 MI E of Causeway Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00295, -90.15056
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 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (1979)
Projected traffic16,500 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 X-Over over Canal #3 built?

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

What condition is Veterans X-Over over Canal #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 X-Over over Canal #3 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Veterans X-Over over Canal #3?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans X-Over over Canal #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.