US Bridges

S. Broad ST Exit over Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI S of Tulane Avenue · Structure no. 023629574900587

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

About this bridge

S. Broad ST Exit over Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Broad ST Exit 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 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Broad ST Exit
CrossesStreets
Location1.5 MI S of Tulane Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95847, -90.09334
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 ST Exit over Streets built?

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

What condition is S. Broad ST Exit 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 ST Exit over Streets carry?

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

How long is S. Broad ST Exit over Streets?

The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S. Broad ST Exit over Streets?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.