US Bridges

Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M S of Lapalco Blvd · Structure no. 022629520900412

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma is a concrete slab carrying Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,670 by 2009. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesManhattan Blvd
CrossesBayou Fatma
Location0.5 M S of Lapalco Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.86916, -90.04834
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (1989)
Projected traffic10,670 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.