US Bridges

Pine ST over Washington Ave. Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.04 MI NE of Stroelitz S · Structure no. 023629578900641

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine ST over Washington Ave. Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pine ST over Washington Ave. Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPine ST
CrossesWashington Ave. Canal
Location0.04 MI NE of Stroelitz S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates29.96332, -90.1072
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1979)
Projected traffic1,100 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Pine ST over Washington Ave. Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine ST 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 Pine ST over Washington Ave. Canal carry?

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

How long is Pine ST over Washington Ave. Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pine ST over Washington Ave. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.