US Bridges

Veterans Blvd over Soniat Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mile West of David DR · Structure no. 022630003901331

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Blvd over Soniat Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Blvd over Soniat Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Blvd
CrossesSoniat Canal
Location0.1 Mile West of David DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00535, -90.22239
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure8
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Blvd over Soniat Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Blvd over Soniat 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 Soniat Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Veterans Blvd over Soniat Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Blvd over Soniat Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.