US Bridges

30th Street over Duncan Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI E of Loyola Avenue · Structure no. 022630007901441

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Street over Duncan Canal is a concrete slab carrying 30th Street over Duncan Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries30th Street
CrossesDuncan Canal
Location1.2 MI E of Loyola Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.0105, -90.2456
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th Street over Duncan Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Street 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 30th Street over Duncan Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 30th Street over Duncan Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 30th Street over Duncan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.