US Bridges

France RD over Florida Ave Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 Mi. E. of I-10 · Structure no. 023600000020517

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

France RD over Florida Ave Canal is a concrete culvert carrying France RD over Florida Ave Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 294 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFrance RD
CrossesFlorida Ave Canal
Location1.4 Mi. E. of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9822, -90.0281
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width294 ft (89.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 France RD over Florida Ave Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is France RD over Florida 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 France RD over Florida Ave Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is France RD over Florida Ave Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 294 ft wide.

Who owns France RD over Florida Ave Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.