US Bridges

W Esplanade Ave S over Canal Number 2

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M E of Power Blvd · Structure no. 022630011901251

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Esplanade Ave S over Canal Number 2 is a concrete culvert carrying W Esplanade Ave S over Canal Number 2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW Esplanade Ave S
CrossesCanal Number 2
Location1.0 M E of Power Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01765, -90.20836
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 S over Canal Number 2 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Esplanade Ave S over Canal Number 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 Number 2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is W Esplanade Ave S over Canal Number 2?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns W Esplanade Ave S over Canal Number 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.