US Bridges

Jourdan RD over City Street/Railroad

Poor

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .15 MI S of Downman Road · Structure no. 023630004900101

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,013 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jourdan RD over City Street/Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jourdan RD over City Street/Railroad in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 2,013 ft (613.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJourdan RD
CrossesCity Street/Railroad
Location.15 MI S of Downman Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00217, -90.02113
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,013 ft (613.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jourdan RD over City Street/Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jourdan RD over City Street/Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jourdan RD over City Street/Railroad carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Jourdan RD over City Street/Railroad?

The structure is 2,013 ft (613.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jourdan RD over City Street/Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.