US Bridges

Copernicus ST over Algiers Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles South of US 90B · Structure no. 023600000020434

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copernicus ST over Algiers Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Copernicus ST over Algiers Canal in Orleans 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCopernicus ST
CrossesAlgiers Canal
Location0.5 Miles South of US 90B
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.93422, -90.03614
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 Copernicus ST over Algiers Canal built?

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

What condition is Copernicus ST over Algiers 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Copernicus ST over Algiers Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Copernicus ST over Algiers Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Copernicus ST over Algiers Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.