US Bridges

Cleary Ave/Veteran over Canal #3

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.0 Mi. Veterans Blv · Structure no. 022630003901041

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleary Ave/Veteran over Canal #3 is a concrete culvert carrying Cleary Ave/Veteran over Canal #3 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 24,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,400 by 1999. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 234 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCleary Ave/Veteran
CrossesCanal #3
Location0.0 Mi. Veterans Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00431, -90.17247
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width234 ft (71.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (1979)
Projected traffic26,400 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 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 Cleary Ave/Veteran over Canal #3 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleary Ave/Veteran 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 Cleary Ave/Veteran over Canal #3 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Cleary Ave/Veteran over Canal #3?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 234 ft wide.

Who owns Cleary Ave/Veteran over Canal #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.