US Bridges

Veterans Blvd over Suburban Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile East of Clearview · Structure no. 022630003901071

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Blvd over Suburban Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Blvd over Suburban Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 261 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVeterans Blvd
CrossesSuburban Canal
Location1 Mile East of Clearview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.00451, -90.17812
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width261 ft (79.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Blvd over Suburban Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Blvd over Suburban Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Blvd over Suburban Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Veterans Blvd over Suburban Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 261 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Blvd over Suburban Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.