US Bridges

Lakeshore DR over Orleans Avenue Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 MI W of Marconi DR · Structure no. 023630017900581

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore DR over Orleans Avenue Canal is a concrete slab carrying Lakeshore DR over Orleans Avenue Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 164 ft (50 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore DR
CrossesOrleans Avenue Canal
Location0.03 MI W of Marconi DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02813, -90.09679
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Orleans Avenue Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore DR 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 Lakeshore DR over Orleans Avenue Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Lakeshore DR over Orleans Avenue Canal?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore DR over Orleans Avenue Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.