Allen Toussaint B over London Av.Canal
PoorOrleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI W of Wickfield DR · Structure no. 023630013900421
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 181 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allen Toussaint B over London Av.Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allen Toussaint B over London Av.Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allen Toussaint B over London Av.Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Allen Toussaint B over London Av.Canal 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 Allen Toussaint B over London Av.Canal carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Allen Toussaint B over London Av.Canal?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Allen Toussaint B over London Av.Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.