US Bridges

Patricia ST over Chalmette Vista Canal

Poor

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · O.1MI.W.OF Village S · Structure no. 024429574895831

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,562
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patricia ST over Chalmette Vista Canal is a concrete slab carrying Patricia ST over Chalmette Vista Canal in St. Bernard 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,018 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatricia ST
CrossesChalmette Vista Canal
LocationO.1MI.W.OF Village S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Bernard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95702, -89.97166
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,562 (2023)
Projected traffic5,018 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Patricia ST over Chalmette Vista Canal built?

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

What condition is Patricia ST over Chalmette Vista Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Patricia ST over Chalmette Vista Canal carry?

About 4,562 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Patricia ST over Chalmette Vista Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Patricia ST over Chalmette Vista Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.