US Bridges

Filmore Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · U3630007900591 · Structure no. 023630007900591

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

About this bridge

Filmore Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Filmore 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFilmore Ave
CrossesOrleans Avenue Canal
LocationU3630007900591
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01156, -90.09942
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 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 width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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

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 Orleans Avenue Canal built?

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

What condition is Filmore Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Filmore Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Filmore 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 51 ft wide.

Who owns Filmore Ave over Orleans Avenue Canal?

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