US Bridges

Golf Dr. over City Park Lagoon

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi.N.Of Stadium · Structure no. 023629594900561

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Golf Dr. over City Park Lagoon is a concrete arch - deck carrying Golf Dr. over City Park Lagoon in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Dr.
CrossesCity Park Lagoon
Location0.1 Mi.N.Of Stadium
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98857, -90.09377
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Dr. over City Park Lagoon built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Dr. 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 Golf Dr. over City Park Lagoon carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Golf Dr. over City Park Lagoon?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Dr. over City Park Lagoon?

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