US Bridges

Town Center Pkwy. over Schneider Canal

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · On Town Center Pkwy 0.80 · Structure no. 625200000620293

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Center Pkwy. over Schneider Canal is a concrete slab carrying Town Center Pkwy. over Schneider Canal in St. Tammany 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 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Center Pkwy.
CrossesSchneider Canal
LocationOn Town Center Pkwy 0.80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.26137, -89.76333
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Center Pkwy. over Schneider Canal built?

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

What condition is Town Center Pkwy. over Schneider 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Town Center Pkwy. over Schneider Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Town Center Pkwy. over Schneider Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Town Center Pkwy. over Schneider Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.