US Bridges

Ridgelake DR over Canal No. 2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI East of Causeway · Structure no. 022630009900901

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgelake DR over Canal No. 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgelake DR over Canal No. 2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidgelake DR
CrossesCanal No. 2
Location0.1 MI East of Causeway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.01402, -90.15318
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgelake DR over Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgelake DR over Canal No. 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 Ridgelake DR over Canal No. 2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ridgelake DR over Canal No. 2?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgelake DR over Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.