US Bridges

Franklin Ave over Florida Canal / RR

FairPosted for load

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.5MI.S.OF I.10 · Structure no. 023629592900291

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,247 ft
40 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Ave over Florida Canal / RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Ave over Florida Canal / RR in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,247 ft (380.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Ave
CrossesFlorida Canal / RR
Location0.5MI.S.OF I.10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98433, -90.04877
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans40
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,247 ft (380.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Ave over Florida Canal / RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Ave over Florida Canal / RR 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 Franklin Ave over Florida Canal / RR carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Franklin Ave over Florida Canal / RR?

The structure is 1,247 ft (380.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Ave over Florida Canal / RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.