Filmore Ave over Bayou Saint John
PoorOrleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.1MI.E.OF Wisner Bl · Structure no. 023630007900512
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Filmore Ave over Bayou Saint John is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Filmore Ave over Bayou Saint John in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 3 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 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Filmore Ave over Bayou Saint John built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Filmore Ave over Bayou Saint John 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Filmore Ave over Bayou Saint John carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Filmore Ave over Bayou Saint John?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Filmore Ave over Bayou Saint John?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.