FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MANHATTAN BLVD

Carrying MANHATTAN BLVD over THREE MILE CANAL

0.6 MI N OF LAPALCO BLVD, Jefferson, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MANHATTAN BLVD

The MANHATTAN BLVD bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries MANHATTAN BLVD over THREE MILE CANAL. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MANHATTAN BLVD compares

▲ 42.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Louisiana bridges
379
Bridges in Jefferson · 16 in Poor condition
MANHATTAN BLVD 74.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
74.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
42.7 m (140 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022629531900311

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MANHATTAN 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 MANHATTAN 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 MANHATTAN BLVD?

MANHATTAN BLVD in Jefferson, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MANHATTAN BLVD inspected?

MANHATTAN BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MANHATTAN 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 MANHATTAN BLVD?

MANHATTAN BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MANHATTAN BLVD?

MANHATTAN BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MANHATTAN BLVD and does age affect safety?

MANHATTAN BLVD was built in 1964, making it 62 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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