US Bridges

S Broad on Ramp over Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI S of Tulane Avenue · Structure no. 023629574900585

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
512 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,441
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Broad on Ramp over Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Broad on Ramp over Streets in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,441 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,985 by 2018. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS Broad on Ramp
CrossesStreets
Location1.5 MI S of Tulane Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95611, -90.09521
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,441 (1998)
Projected traffic5,985 by 2018
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S Broad on Ramp over Streets built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Broad on Ramp over Streets in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does S Broad on Ramp over Streets carry?

About 5,441 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is S Broad on Ramp over Streets?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S Broad on Ramp over Streets?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.