US Bridges

Joe Yenni Blvd over Duncan Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.6M W of Williams Blvd · Structure no. 022630022901481

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Yenni Blvd over Duncan Canal is a concrete slab carrying Joe Yenni Blvd over Duncan Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2011. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJoe Yenni Blvd
CrossesDuncan Canal
Location0.6M W of Williams Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.03676, -90.24727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1991)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2011
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

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 Joe Yenni Blvd over Duncan Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Yenni Blvd over Duncan 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 Joe Yenni Blvd over Duncan Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Joe Yenni Blvd over Duncan Canal?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Yenni Blvd over Duncan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.