US Bridges

Eden Isle Subd. over Eden Isles Canal

FairPosted for load

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI S JCT US 11 & 433 · Structure no. 625230140894811

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,979
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden Isle Subd. over Eden Isles Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eden Isle Subd. over Eden Isles Canal in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,979 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,576 by 2037. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEden Isle Subd.
CrossesEden Isles Canal
Location2.4 MI S JCT US 11 & 433
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23457, -89.80223
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,979 (2017)
Projected traffic6,576 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Eden Isle Subd. over Eden Isles Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eden Isle Subd. over Eden Isles 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Eden Isle Subd. over Eden Isles Canal carry?

About 5,979 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Eden Isle Subd. over Eden Isles Canal?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Eden Isle Subd. over Eden Isles Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.