US Bridges

US0061 over Kenner Opass

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI East of LA 611-9 · Structure no. 022600070208592

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,472 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
25,193
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0061 over Kenner Opass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over Kenner Opass in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,712 by 2041. The structure is 1,472 ft (448.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0061
CrossesKenner Opass
Location0.1 MI East of LA 611-9
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98336, -90.2647
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,472 ft (448.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,193 (2021)
Projected traffic27,712 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0061 over Kenner Opass built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0061 over Kenner Opass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US0061 over Kenner Opass carry?

About 25,193 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0061 over Kenner Opass?

The structure is 1,472 ft (448.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US0061 over Kenner Opass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.