US Bridges

Dreyfous Ave over City Park Lagoon

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.5MI.W of Wisner Bl · Structure no. 023629591900571

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Dreyfous Ave over City Park Lagoon is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dreyfous Ave over City Park Lagoon in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 6 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDreyfous Ave
CrossesCity Park Lagoon
Location0.5MI.W of Wisner Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98555, -90.09458
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dreyfous Ave over City Park Lagoon built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dreyfous Ave over City Park Lagoon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dreyfous Ave over City Park Lagoon carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Dreyfous Ave over City Park Lagoon?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dreyfous Ave over City Park Lagoon?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.