US Bridges

Causeway Blvd over Canal 2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI N. of Esplan · Structure no. 022630009900931

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Causeway Blvd over Canal 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Causeway Blvd over Canal 2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,420 by 1999. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCauseway Blvd
CrossesCanal 2
Location0.01 MI N. of Esplan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.01425, -90.155
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (1979)
Projected traffic13,420 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Causeway Blvd over Canal 2 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Causeway 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 Causeway Blvd over Canal 2 carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Causeway Blvd over Canal 2?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns Causeway Blvd over Canal 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.