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Veterans Memorial over Duncan Canal

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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2MI.W.OF Williams · Structure no. 022630004901461

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Memorial over Duncan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Memorial over Duncan Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,550 by 1999. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Memorial
CrossesDuncan Canal
Location0.2MI.W.OF Williams
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00678, -90.2444
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (1979)
Projected traffic11,550 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Veterans Memorial over Duncan Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Memorial over Duncan Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Memorial over Duncan Canal carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Veterans Memorial over Duncan Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Memorial over Duncan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.