US Bridges

Louisa ST over Florida Ave Canal

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Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.0 Mi. N. of Florida Ave · Structure no. 023600000023601

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louisa ST over Florida Ave Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Louisa ST over Florida Ave Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 257 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLouisa ST
CrossesFlorida Ave Canal
Location0.0 Mi. N. of Florida Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98412, -90.03735
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width257 ft (78.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louisa ST over Florida Ave Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louisa ST 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 Louisa ST over Florida Ave Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Louisa ST 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 257 ft wide.

Who owns Louisa ST over Florida Ave Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.