US Bridges

S Norman C Francis over Washington Ave Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.04 MI SW of Calliope ST · Structure no. 023629575900622

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Norman C Francis over Washington Ave Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying S Norman C Francis over Washington Ave Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 1999. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Norman C Francis
CrossesWashington Ave Canal
Location0.04 MI SW of Calliope ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95846, -90.104
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1979)
Projected traffic1,100 by 1999
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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Norman C Francis over Washington Ave Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Norman C Francis over Washington Ave 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 S Norman C Francis over Washington Ave Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is S Norman C Francis over Washington Ave Canal?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S Norman C Francis over Washington Ave Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.