US Bridges

Bonnabel Blvd over Canal 2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Mi. N.Of Veteran · Structure no. 022630008900851

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonnabel Blvd over Canal 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Bonnabel Blvd over Canal 2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 1999. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBonnabel Blvd
CrossesCanal 2
Location0.8 Mi. N.Of Veteran
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.01379, -90.14198
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1979)
Projected traffic5,500 by 1999
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

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 Bonnabel Blvd over Canal 2 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonnabel Blvd over Canal 2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bonnabel Blvd over Canal 2 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Bonnabel Blvd over Canal 2?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Bonnabel Blvd over Canal 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.