US Bridges

Plaza DR over Citrus Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .5 Miles South I-10 · Structure no. 023600000020430

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plaza DR over Citrus Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Plaza DR over Citrus Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlaza DR
CrossesCitrus Canal
Location.5 Miles South I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.03396, -89.98197
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plaza DR over Citrus Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plaza DR over Citrus 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Plaza DR over Citrus Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Plaza DR over Citrus Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Plaza DR over Citrus Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.