US Bridges

Joe Brown Memorial over Lagoon

Poor

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. E. of Read B · Structure no. 023630017895791

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Brown Memorial over Lagoon is a concrete slab carrying Joe Brown Memorial over Lagoon in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Brown Memorial
CrossesLagoon
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Read B
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02875, -89.96614
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Brown Memorial over Lagoon built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Brown Memorial over Lagoon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Brown Memorial over Lagoon carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Joe Brown Memorial over Lagoon?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Brown Memorial over Lagoon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.