US Bridges

Esplanade Ave over Bayou St. John

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 MI S. of City Pk Ave · Structure no. 023629590900541

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esplanade Ave over Bayou St. John is a steel truss - thru carrying Esplanade Ave over Bayou St. John 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 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEsplanade Ave
CrossesBayou St. John
Location0.02 MI S. of City Pk Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98376, -90.08951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 Esplanade Ave over Bayou St. John built?

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

What condition is Esplanade Ave over Bayou St. John 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Esplanade Ave over Bayou St. John carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Esplanade Ave over Bayou St. John?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Esplanade Ave over Bayou St. John?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.