US Bridges

Avron Blvd over Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.04 MI W of Lake Villa D · Structure no. 022630012901081

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avron Blvd over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avron Blvd over Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 20 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2009. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvron Blvd
CrossesCanal
Location0.04 MI W of Lake Villa D
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.01985, -90.18025
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1989)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avron Blvd over Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Avron Blvd over Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Avron Blvd over Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Avron Blvd over Canal?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Avron Blvd over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.