US Bridges

Gentilly Blvd. over London Avenue Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 MI E of Havana ST · Structure no. 023629595900411

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gentilly Blvd. over London Avenue Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gentilly Blvd. over London Avenue Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGentilly Blvd.
CrossesLondon Avenue Canal
Location0.08 MI E of Havana ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates29.99207, -90.06842
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gentilly Blvd. over London Avenue Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gentilly Blvd. over London Avenue Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Gentilly Blvd. over London Avenue Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Gentilly Blvd. over London Avenue Canal?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Gentilly Blvd. over London Avenue Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.