US Bridges

France ST over Florida Ave.

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi.S.Of US.I.10 · Structure no. 023629591900181

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,076 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

France ST over Florida Ave. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying France ST over Florida Ave. in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,076 ft (632.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrance ST
CrossesFlorida Ave.
Location1.5 Mi.S.Of US.I.10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98064, -90.02904
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,076 ft (632.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was France ST over Florida Ave. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is France ST over Florida Ave. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does France ST over Florida Ave. carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is France ST over Florida Ave.?

The structure is 2,076 ft (632.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns France ST over Florida Ave.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.