US Bridges

Washington Ave. over Washington Ave. Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.1M East of Carrolton Av · Structure no. 023629579900651

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,489
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave. over Washington Ave. Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave. over Washington Ave. Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,489 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,437 by 2000. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave.
CrossesWashington Ave. Canal
Location0.1M East of Carrolton Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96481, -90.1089
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,489 (1980)
Projected traffic10,437 by 2000
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$378,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave. over Washington Ave. Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave. over Washington Ave. Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Ave. over Washington Ave. Canal carry?

About 9,489 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave. over Washington Ave. Canal?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave. over Washington Ave. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.