US Bridges

Severn Ave over Canal No 2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI W of Causeway Blvd · Structure no. 022630009900951

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Severn Ave over Canal No 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Severn Ave over Canal No 2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSevern Ave
CrossesCanal No 2
Location2.5 MI W of Causeway Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01442, -90.15898
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Severn Ave over Canal No 2 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Severn Ave 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 Severn Ave over Canal No 2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Severn Ave over Canal No 2?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Severn Ave over Canal No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.