US Bridges

Lakeshore DR over Bayou St. John

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.35 N. of Robert E. Lee · Structure no. 023630015900511

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
711 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore DR over Bayou St. John is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeshore DR over Bayou St. John in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 711 ft (216.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore DR
CrossesBayou St. John
Location0.35 N. of Robert E. Lee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02591, -90.08362
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length711 ft (216.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Lakeshore DR over Bayou St. John built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore DR over Bayou St. John 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 Lakeshore DR over Bayou St. John carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Lakeshore DR over Bayou St. John?

The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore DR over Bayou St. John?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.