US Bridges

Filmore Ave over London Ave Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI E of Pratt Drive · Structure no. 023630007900421

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Filmore Ave over London Ave Canal is a concrete slab carrying Filmore Ave over London Ave Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFilmore Ave
CrossesLondon Ave Canal
Location0.01 MI E of Pratt Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01186, -90.07015
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Filmore Ave over London Ave Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Filmore Ave over London Ave 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 Filmore Ave over London Ave Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Filmore Ave over London Ave Canal?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Filmore Ave over London Ave Canal?

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