US Bridges

W Esplanade Ave S over Bonnabel Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi.E.Of Causeway Blvd · Structure no. 022630008900871

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Esplanade Ave S over Bonnabel Canal is a concrete culvert carrying W Esplanade Ave S over Bonnabel Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 261 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Esplanade Ave S
CrossesBonnabel Canal
Location0.4 Mi.E.Of Causeway Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.01356, -90.14507
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width261 ft (79.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W Esplanade Ave S over Bonnabel Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Esplanade Ave S over Bonnabel 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 W Esplanade Ave S over Bonnabel Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is W Esplanade Ave S over Bonnabel Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 261 ft wide.

Who owns W Esplanade Ave S over Bonnabel Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.