US Bridges

Salcedo ST over Washington Avenue Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.0 MI E of Washington Av · Structure no. 023629573900611

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salcedo ST over Washington Avenue Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Salcedo ST over Washington Avenue Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSalcedo ST
CrossesWashington Avenue Canal
Location0.0 MI E of Washington Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.95492, -90.10257
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 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 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 Salcedo ST over Washington Avenue Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salcedo ST over Washington Avenue 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Salcedo ST over Washington Avenue Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Salcedo ST over Washington Avenue Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Salcedo ST over Washington Avenue Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.