VETERANS BLVD
Carrying VETERANS BLVD over CANAL 17
0.1 MI. S OF I-10, Jefferson, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VETERANS BLVD
The VETERANS BLVD bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries VETERANS BLVD over CANAL 17. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VETERANS BLVD compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2015
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 022600000020527
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VETERANS BLVD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare VETERANS BLVD against other structures in Jefferson and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VETERANS BLVD?
VETERANS BLVD in Jefferson, Louisiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VETERANS BLVD inspected?
VETERANS BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VETERANS BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VETERANS BLVD?
VETERANS BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VETERANS BLVD?
VETERANS BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is VETERANS BLVD and does age affect safety?
VETERANS BLVD was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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