US Bridges

Florida Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E of France RD · Structure no. 023629579900121

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
451 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Florida Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation is a steel movable - lift carrying Florida Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida Ave
CrossesInner Harbor Navigation
Location0.4 MI E of France RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98081, -90.02268
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span346 ft (105.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck27 ft (8.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Florida Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florida Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Florida Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Florida Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 346 ft (105.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Florida Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.