US Bridges

Power Blvd over Canal 2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2EAST of Williams · Structure no. 022630011901351

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Blvd over Canal 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Power Blvd over Canal 2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,400 by 1999. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPower Blvd
CrossesCanal 2
Location0.2EAST of Williams
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.01876, -90.22474
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (1979)
Projected traffic15,400 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Blvd over Canal 2 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Blvd over Canal 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 Power Blvd over Canal 2 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Power Blvd over Canal 2?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Power Blvd over Canal 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.