US Bridges

Esplanade U-Turn over Canal No. 2

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 West of LA 49 · Structure no. 022630012901441

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esplanade U-Turn over Canal No. 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Esplanade U-Turn over Canal No. 2 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 345 ft wide.

CarriesEsplanade U-Turn
CrossesCanal No. 2
Location0.2 West of LA 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.01991, -90.24253
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width345 ft (105.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 U-Turn over Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esplanade U-Turn 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 U-Turn over Canal No. 2 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Esplanade U-Turn over Canal No. 2?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 345 ft wide.

Who owns Esplanade U-Turn over Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.