US Bridges

N C Francis Pkwy over I-10/RR/CITY Sts.

FairPosted for load

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI S of Tulane Avenue · Structure no. 023629576900601

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
904 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,742
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N C Francis Pkwy over I-10/RR/CITY Sts. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N C Francis Pkwy over I-10/RR/CITY Sts. 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 67,742 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74,516 by 2018. The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN C Francis Pkwy
CrossesI-10/RR/CITY Sts.
Location1.5 MI S of Tulane Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96175, -90.10133
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length904 ft (275.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,742 (1998)
Projected traffic74,516 by 2018
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N C Francis Pkwy over I-10/RR/CITY Sts. built?

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

What condition is N C Francis Pkwy over I-10/RR/CITY Sts. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N C Francis Pkwy over I-10/RR/CITY Sts. carry?

About 67,742 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is N C Francis Pkwy over I-10/RR/CITY Sts.?

The structure is 904 ft (275.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N C Francis Pkwy over I-10/RR/CITY Sts.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.