US Bridges

Veteran S X-Over over Canal #3

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 MI N of Veterans Mem · Structure no. 022630003901051

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
1982 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veteran S X-Over over Canal #3 is a concrete culvert carrying Veteran S X-Over over Canal #3 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2002. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeteran S X-Over
CrossesCanal #3
Location0.03 MI N of Veterans Mem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00446, -90.17456
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width167 ft (51 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1982)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2002
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 Veteran S X-Over over Canal #3 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veteran S X-Over over Canal #3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Veteran S X-Over over Canal #3 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is Veteran S X-Over over Canal #3?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns Veteran S X-Over over Canal #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.