US Bridges

Power Blvd over Canal No 1

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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 M N of W Esplanade · Structure no. 022630017901492

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,025
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Blvd over Canal No 1 is a concrete slab carrying Power Blvd over Canal No 1 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 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 14,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,427 by 2008. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Blvd
CrossesCanal No 1
Location0.3 M N of W Esplanade
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03, -90.22883
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,025 (1988)
Projected traffic15,427 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$333,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Blvd over Canal No 1 built?

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

What condition is Power Blvd over Canal No 1 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 No 1 carry?

About 14,025 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Power Blvd over Canal No 1?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Power Blvd over Canal No 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.