US Bridges

Diagonal DR over City Park Lagoon

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · O.1MI.N.OF Magnolia · Structure no. 023629599900571

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
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

Diagonal DR over City Park Lagoon is a concrete arch - deck carrying Diagonal 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDiagonal DR
CrossesCity Park Lagoon
LocationO.1MI.N.OF Magnolia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.9969, -90.09607
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Diagonal DR over City Park Lagoon built?

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

What condition is Diagonal DR over City Park Lagoon 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 Diagonal DR over City Park Lagoon carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Diagonal DR over City Park Lagoon?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Diagonal DR over City Park Lagoon?

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