US Bridges

Wisner Blvd. over I-610 Southern RR

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Mi. NE of US61 · Structure no. 023600000020550

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,458 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wisner Blvd. over I-610 Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wisner Blvd. over I-610 Southern RR in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,800 by 2038. The structure is 1,458 ft (444.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWisner Blvd.
CrossesI-610 Southern RR
Location2.0 Mi. NE of US61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.99075, -90.08739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,458 ft (444.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wisner Blvd. over I-610 Southern RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wisner Blvd. over I-610 Southern RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wisner Blvd. over I-610 Southern RR carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Wisner Blvd. over I-610 Southern RR?

The structure is 1,458 ft (444.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wisner Blvd. over I-610 Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.