US Bridges

N. Causeway Blvd over Veterans Memorial Blvd

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2MI.N.OF I-10 · Structure no. 022630002900932

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,556 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
21,175
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Causeway Blvd over Veterans Memorial Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Causeway Blvd over Veterans Memorial Blvd in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 21,175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,292 by 1999. The structure is 1,556 ft (474.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Causeway Blvd
CrossesVeterans Memorial Blvd
Location0.2MI.N.OF I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00608, -90.1552
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,556 ft (474.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,175 (1979)
Projected traffic23,292 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Causeway Blvd over Veterans Memorial Blvd built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Causeway Blvd over Veterans Memorial Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N. Causeway Blvd over Veterans Memorial Blvd carry?

About 21,175 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is N. Causeway Blvd over Veterans Memorial Blvd?

The structure is 1,556 ft (474.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N. Causeway Blvd over Veterans Memorial Blvd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.