W. Metairie Ave
Carrying W. Metairie Ave over SONIAT CANAL
.1MI.W.OF DAVID DRIV, Jefferson, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W. Metairie Ave
The W. Metairie Ave bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries W. Metairie Ave over SONIAT CANAL. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 31.4 meters (103 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W. Metairie Ave 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1960
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 31.4 m (103 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.7 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 022629591901291
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
W. Metairie Ave is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare W. Metairie Ave 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 W. Metairie Ave?
W. Metairie Ave in Jefferson, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W. Metairie Ave inspected?
W. Metairie Ave'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. W. Metairie Ave is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W. Metairie Ave?
W. Metairie Ave has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W. Metairie Ave?
W. Metairie Ave is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is W. Metairie Ave and does age affect safety?
W. Metairie Ave was built in 1960, making it 66 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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