US Bridges

Park Island Dr. over Bayou St. John

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mile West of ST Berna · Structure no. 023600000102242

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Island Dr. over Bayou St. John is a concrete slab carrying Park Island Dr. over Bayou St. John in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Island Dr.
CrossesBayou St. John
Location0.1 Mile West of ST Berna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00076, -90.08329
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Park Island Dr. over Bayou St. John built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Island Dr. over Bayou St. John 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 Park Island Dr. over Bayou St. John carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Park Island Dr. over Bayou St. John?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Park Island Dr. over Bayou St. John?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.