US Bridges

Cherry ST over Palmetto Avenue Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. W. of US 61 · Structure no. 023629584900721

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry ST over Palmetto Avenue Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cherry ST over Palmetto Avenue Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry ST
CrossesPalmetto Avenue Canal
Location0.2 Mi. W. of US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97377, -90.11994
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 Cherry ST over Palmetto Avenue Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry ST over Palmetto Avenue 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 Cherry ST over Palmetto Avenue Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Cherry ST over Palmetto Avenue Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry ST over Palmetto Avenue Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.