US Bridges

Pace Blvd over Magellan Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.2MI.N.OF Wall Blvd · Structure no. 023629562900171

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pace Blvd over Magellan Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Pace Blvd over Magellan Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPace Blvd
CrossesMagellan Canal
Location0.2MI.N.OF Wall Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.93619, -90.02769
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pace Blvd over Magellan Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Pace Blvd over Magellan Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Pace Blvd over Magellan Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.