US Bridges

S Carollton Ave over Washington.Ave.Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI N.Of Airline H · Structure no. 023629579900661

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Carollton Ave over Washington.Ave.Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying S Carollton Ave over Washington.Ave.Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Carollton Ave
CrossesWashington.Ave.Canal
Location.2 MI N.Of Airline H
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96568, -90.11002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.8 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 Carollton Ave over Washington.Ave.Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Carollton 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 S Carollton Ave over Washington.Ave.Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

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

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns S Carollton Ave over Washington.Ave.Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.