US Bridges

W. Esplanade Ave over Suburban Canal

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. E of Houma Blvd · Structure no. 022630010901081

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Esplanade Ave over Suburban Canal is a concrete culvert carrying W. Esplanade Ave over Suburban Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 95 ft (29 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Esplanade Ave
CrossesSuburban Canal
Location0.1 Mi. E of Houma Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01566, -90.1799
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 W. Esplanade Ave over Suburban Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Esplanade Ave over Suburban Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. Esplanade Ave over Suburban Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is W. Esplanade Ave over Suburban Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns W. Esplanade Ave over Suburban Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.