US Bridges

Vintage W.B. over Canal No. 17

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI West of LA 49 · Structure no. 022630020901642

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vintage W.B. over Canal No. 17 is a concrete slab carrying Vintage W.B. over Canal No. 17 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVintage W.B.
CrossesCanal No. 17
Location2.2 MI West of LA 49
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03519, -90.27499
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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 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 Vintage W.B. over Canal No. 17 built?

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

What condition is Vintage W.B. over Canal No. 17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Vintage W.B. over Canal No. 17 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Vintage W.B. over Canal No. 17?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Vintage W.B. over Canal No. 17?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.