US Bridges

Earhart to S Broad over Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI S of Tulane Avenue · Structure no. 023629574900598

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

About this bridge

Earhart to S Broad over Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Earhart to S Broad 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 6 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 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEarhart to S Broad
CrossesStreets
Location2.0 MI S of Tulane Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9555, -90.09604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Earhart to S Broad over Streets built?

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

What condition is Earhart to S Broad 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 Earhart to S Broad over Streets carry?

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

How long is Earhart to S Broad over Streets?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Earhart to S Broad over Streets?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.