US Bridges

Transcontinental D over Canal Number 2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.7MI.N.OF Veterans · Structure no. 022630010901191

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,950
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Transcontinental D over Canal Number 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Transcontinental D over Canal Number 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,645 by 1999. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 316 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTranscontinental D
CrossesCanal Number 2
Location0.7MI.N.OF Veterans
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.01701, -90.19851
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width316 ft (96.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,950 (1979)
Projected traffic29,645 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
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 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 Transcontinental D over Canal Number 2 built?

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

What condition is Transcontinental D over Canal Number 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 Transcontinental D over Canal Number 2 carry?

About 26,950 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Transcontinental D over Canal Number 2?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 316 ft wide.

Who owns Transcontinental D over Canal Number 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.