US Bridges

Division Street over Canal #3

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 MI S of Marion ST · Structure no. 022630002900991

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

About this bridge

Division Street over Canal #3 is a concrete culvert carrying Division Street over Canal #3 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.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 1999. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 268 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDivision Street
CrossesCanal #3
Location0.08 MI S of Marion ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.00382, -90.16459
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width268 ft (81.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1979)
Projected traffic11,000 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division Street over Canal #3 built?

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

What condition is Division Street 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 Division Street over Canal #3 carry?

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

How long is Division Street over Canal #3?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 268 ft wide.

Who owns Division Street over Canal #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.