US Bridges

Wall Blvd over Magellen Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mile North of LA 428 · Structure no. 023600000020436

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall Blvd over Magellen Canal is a concrete slab carrying Wall Blvd over Magellen Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 5 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWall Blvd
CrossesMagellen Canal
Location1.0 Mile North of LA 428
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9333, -90.01419
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wall Blvd over Magellen Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wall Blvd over Magellen Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wall Blvd over Magellen Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Wall Blvd over Magellen Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wall Blvd over Magellen Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.