US Bridges

S Broad Ave over Washington Ave Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.75 MI S of I-10 · Structure no. 023600000020507

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Broad Ave over Washington Ave Canal is a concrete slab carrying S Broad Ave over Washington Ave Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesS Broad Ave
CrossesWashington Ave Canal
Location0.75 MI S of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.95233, -90.09854
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Broad Ave over Washington Ave Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Broad Ave over Washington Ave Canal 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 S Broad Ave over Washington Ave Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is S Broad Ave over Washington Ave Canal?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S Broad Ave over Washington Ave Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.