US Bridges

W Esplanade Ave S over Canal No 2

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI W of Severn Avenue · Structure no. 022630009901031

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

About this bridge

W Esplanade Ave S over Canal No 2 is a concrete culvert carrying W Esplanade Ave S 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 125 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Esplanade Ave S
CrossesCanal No 2
Location0.1 MI W of Severn Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01529, -90.17239
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 W Esplanade Ave S over Canal No 2 built?

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

What condition is W Esplanade Ave S over Canal No 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does W Esplanade Ave S over Canal No 2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is W Esplanade Ave S over Canal No 2?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns W Esplanade Ave S over Canal No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.