US Bridges

Bissonet DR over Canal #3

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.0 Mi. N.Of Veteran · Structure no. 022630004901231

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bissonet DR over Canal #3 is a concrete slab carrying Bissonet DR over Canal #3 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBissonet DR
CrossesCanal #3
Location0.0 Mi. N.Of Veteran
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.00629, -90.20442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bissonet DR over Canal #3 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bissonet DR 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 Bissonet DR over Canal #3 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bissonet DR over Canal #3?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bissonet DR over Canal #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.