Esplanade U-turn
Carrying Esplanade U-turn over CANAL NO. 2
0.2 WEST OF LA 49, Jefferson, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Esplanade U-turn
The Esplanade U-turn bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries Esplanade U-turn over CANAL NO. 2. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Esplanade U-turn 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1994
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 105.2 m (345 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 022630012901441
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Esplanade U-turn 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 Esplanade U-turn 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 Esplanade U-turn?
Esplanade U-turn in Jefferson, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Esplanade U-turn inspected?
Esplanade U-turn'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. Esplanade U-turn 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 Esplanade U-turn?
Esplanade U-turn has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Esplanade U-turn?
Esplanade U-turn is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is Esplanade U-turn and does age affect safety?
Esplanade U-turn was built in 1994, making it 32 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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