US Bridges

Allen Toussaint B over Orleans Avenue Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI E of Orleans Ave · Structure no. 023630011900591

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

About this bridge

Allen Toussaint B over Orleans Avenue Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allen Toussaint B 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 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Toussaint B
CrossesOrleans Avenue Canal
Location0.01 MI E of Orleans Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01885, -90.09858
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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 Allen Toussaint B over Orleans Avenue Canal built?

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

What condition is Allen Toussaint B over Orleans Avenue 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 Allen Toussaint B over Orleans Avenue Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Allen Toussaint B over Orleans Avenue Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Toussaint B over Orleans Avenue Canal?

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