US Bridges

Homestead Ave over Canal NO.2

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.4MI.N.OF.VETERANS · Structure no. 022630008900821

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Ave over Canal NO.2 is a concrete channel beam carrying Homestead Ave over Canal NO.2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead Ave
CrossesCanal NO.2
Location0.4MI.N.OF.VETERANS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01357, -90.13739
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead Ave over Canal NO.2 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead Ave over Canal NO.2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Homestead Ave over Canal NO.2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Homestead Ave over Canal NO.2?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead Ave over Canal NO.2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.