US Bridges

Peoples Ave over Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.0 Mi.N.Of Florida · Structure no. 023629593900271

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peoples Ave over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peoples Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeoples Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.0 Mi.N.Of Florida
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98603, -90.04515
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peoples Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Peoples Ave over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Peoples Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Peoples Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Peoples Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.