US Bridges

Earhart Blvd WB over Earhart Blvd @ Wash. Can

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI East Jeff Davis Pkw · Structure no. 023629574900622

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earhart Blvd WB over Earhart Blvd @ Wash. Can is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Earhart Blvd WB over Earhart Blvd @ Wash. Can in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEarhart Blvd WB
CrossesEarhart Blvd @ Wash. Can
Location.2 MI East Jeff Davis Pkw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95722, -90.1034
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Blvd WB over Earhart Blvd @ Wash. Can built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earhart Blvd WB over Earhart Blvd @ Wash. Can 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 Earhart Blvd WB over Earhart Blvd @ Wash. Can carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Earhart Blvd WB over Earhart Blvd @ Wash. Can?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Earhart Blvd WB over Earhart Blvd @ Wash. Can?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.