US Bridges

A. Toussaint Blvd over Bayou St. John

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI S of Lakeshore · Structure no. 023630012900501

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A. Toussaint Blvd over Bayou St. John is a concrete slab carrying A. Toussaint Blvd over Bayou St. 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 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesA. Toussaint Blvd
CrossesBayou St. John
Location.6 MI S of Lakeshore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02068, -90.08322
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A. Toussaint Blvd over Bayou St. John built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is A. Toussaint Blvd over Bayou St. John 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 A. Toussaint Blvd over Bayou St. John carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is A. Toussaint Blvd over Bayou St. John?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns A. Toussaint Blvd over Bayou St. John?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.