LA0047 over Bayou Bienvenue
PoorOrleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023601480200001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,365
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0047 over Bayou Bienvenue is a concrete slab carrying LA0047 over Bayou Bienvenue in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 23,365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,701 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0047 over Bayou Bienvenue built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0047 over Bayou Bienvenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0047 over Bayou Bienvenue carry?
About 23,365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0047 over Bayou Bienvenue?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns LA0047 over Bayou Bienvenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.