US Bridges

Veteran U-Turn over Canal No 3

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.0 Mi. Veterans Blv · Structure no. 022630002900941

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,300
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veteran U-Turn over Canal No 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Veteran U-Turn over Canal No 3 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,330 by 1999. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 1,000 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVeteran U-Turn
CrossesCanal No 3
Location0.0 Mi. Veterans Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.00336, -90.15746
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,300 (1979)
Projected traffic33,330 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Veteran U-Turn over Canal No 3 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veteran 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 Veteran U-Turn over Canal No 3 carry?

About 30,300 vehicles per day (1979 count).

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 1,000 ft wide.

Who owns Veteran U-Turn over Canal No 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.