US Bridges

Esplanade X-Over over Canal NO.2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI E of LA 49 · Structure no. 022630011901341

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esplanade X-Over over Canal NO.2 is a concrete culvert carrying Esplanade X-Over over Canal NO.2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 240 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEsplanade X-Over
CrossesCanal NO.2
Location1.4 MI E of LA 49
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.01824, -90.21621
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width240 ft (73.2 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 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 Esplanade X-Over over Canal NO.2 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esplanade X-Over 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 Esplanade X-Over over Canal NO.2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Esplanade X-Over over Canal NO.2?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 240 ft wide.

Who owns Esplanade X-Over over Canal NO.2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.