US Bridges

Airport Access RD over Canal #5

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI North of US 61 · Structure no. 023600000020474

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Access RD over Canal #5 is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Access RD over Canal #5 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAirport Access RD
CrossesCanal #5
Location1.0 MI North of US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.99171, -90.2476
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Access RD over Canal #5 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Access RD over Canal #5 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Access RD over Canal #5 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Airport Access RD over Canal #5?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Access RD over Canal #5?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.