US Bridges

Chateau Blvd over Canal Number 11

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI N. of W. Esplanade · Structure no. 022630005901521

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chateau Blvd over Canal Number 11 is a concrete culvert carrying Chateau Blvd over Canal Number 11 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 600 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChateau Blvd
CrossesCanal Number 11
Location0.3 MI N. of W. Esplanade
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.02479, -90.25533
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width600 ft (182.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.2 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 Chateau Blvd over Canal Number 11 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chateau Blvd over Canal Number 11 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Chateau Blvd over Canal Number 11 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Chateau Blvd over Canal Number 11?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 600 ft wide.

Who owns Chateau Blvd over Canal Number 11?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.