US Bridges

Harrison Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI East of Argonne B · Structure no. 023630002900601

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison Ave over Orleans 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison Ave
CrossesOrleans Avenue Canal
Location0.1 MI East of Argonne B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00402, -90.1003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal built?

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

What condition is Harrison Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal 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 Harrison Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Harrison Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.