US Bridges

Independence Ave over Canal

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St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · On Independence Avenue 0. · Structure no. 625200000620319

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Ave over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Independence Ave over Canal in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence Ave
CrossesCanal
LocationOn Independence Avenue 0.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.29072, -89.76767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2036
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

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 Independence Ave over Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Ave over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Independence Ave over Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Independence Ave over Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Ave over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.