US Bridges

Bartolo ST over 20 Arpent Canal

Good

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of LA 39 · Structure no. 024400000000002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartolo ST over 20 Arpent Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Bartolo ST over 20 Arpent Canal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBartolo ST
Crosses20 Arpent Canal
Location0.2 MI N of LA 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Bernard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94016, -89.92987
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic275 by 2043
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bartolo ST over 20 Arpent Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartolo ST over 20 Arpent 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bartolo ST over 20 Arpent Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bartolo ST over 20 Arpent Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Bartolo ST over 20 Arpent Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.