US Bridges

Elizardi Blvd over Magellan Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.4MI.SOTH of LA.428 · Structure no. 023629562900161

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizardi Blvd over Magellan Canal is a concrete slab carrying Elizardi Blvd over Magellan Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElizardi Blvd
CrossesMagellan Canal
Location0.4MI.SOTH of LA.428
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.9361, -90.02675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elizardi Blvd over Magellan Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizardi Blvd over Magellan 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 Elizardi Blvd over Magellan Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Elizardi Blvd over Magellan Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Elizardi Blvd over Magellan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.