US Bridges

Volpe DR over 20 Arpent Canal

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St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI N of LA 39 · Structure no. 024400000000103

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Volpe DR over 20 Arpent Canal is a concrete slab carrying Volpe DR over 20 Arpent Canal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

It carries about 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 575 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVolpe DR
Crosses20 Arpent Canal
Location0.4 MI N of LA 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Bernard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94313, -89.94776
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2024)
Projected traffic575 by 2044
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

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 Volpe DR over 20 Arpent Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Volpe DR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Volpe DR over 20 Arpent Canal carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Volpe DR over 20 Arpent Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Volpe DR over 20 Arpent Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.