Michoud Blvd over Drain Canal
GoodOrleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Miles North of HWY 90 · Structure no. 023600000102229
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michoud Blvd over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying Michoud Blvd over Drain Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Michoud Blvd over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Michoud Blvd over Drain 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Michoud Blvd over Drain Canal carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Michoud Blvd over Drain Canal?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Michoud Blvd over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.