FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VETERANS BLVD

Carrying VETERANS BLVD over SONIAT CANAL

0.1 MILE WEST OF DAVID DR, Jefferson, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VETERANS BLVD

The VETERANS BLVD bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries VETERANS BLVD over SONIAT CANAL. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.4 meters (126 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.

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

How VETERANS BLVD compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Louisiana bridges
379
Bridges in Jefferson · 16 in Poor condition
VETERANS BLVD 37.6 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
38.4 m (126 ft)
Deck Width
45.0 m (148 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
022630003901331

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 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 Fair 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 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VETERANS BLVD?

VETERANS BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VETERANS BLVD and does age affect safety?

VETERANS BLVD was built in 2005, making it 21 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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