US Bridges

Jourdan Road over City Street/Railroad

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .15 MI S of Downman Road · Structure no. 023630004900102

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,580 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
22,680
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jourdan Road over City Street/Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jourdan Road 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 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.

It carries about 22,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,948 by 2036. The structure is 1,580 ft (481.6 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 Road
CrossesCity Street/Railroad
Location.15 MI S of Downman Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00749, -90.02375
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,580 ft (481.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,680 (2016)
Projected traffic24,948 by 2036
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jourdan Road over City Street/Railroad built?

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

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

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

About 22,680 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Jourdan Road over City Street/Railroad?

The structure is 1,580 ft (481.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jourdan Road over City Street/Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.